Dhoo Glas Experience

The Dhoo Glas Centre is a concept for a visitor attraction in Douglas’s Quayside which aims to tell some of the stories that have been set in this important part of the Isle of Man using a mixture of audio-visual-sensory recreations and guided personal observations to help visitors capture some of the excitement, fear, sorrow, heroism and pride of the people that have been part of Douglas harbour.

A study is currently being carried out to assess the feasibility of housing the project in and adjacent to the Hydraulic Tower immediately to the south of the Millennium Lifting Bridge.

The project has the following aims;

• To provide a new high quality experience for visitors to Douglas.
• To inform and entertain residents and visitors to Douglas with the stories of the heritage of Douglas Harbour and Quayside.
• To provide a focal point for visitor and tourist activity within the Quayside.
• To generate civic and national pride in the industrial and cultural heritage of Douglas.
• To be an exemplar of Manx quality.
• To inspire visitors to explore the harbour and quayside further.
• To provide reasons for repeat visits.
• To be commercially self-sufficient.

 

Selected Project List

• North Quay Improvements
• Quayside Public Art Strategy.
• Raad ny Foillan Sculpture.
• Town Centre Improvements.
• ShopWatch
• Independent Retailer Support Scheme
• Douglas Trail
• "Dhoo Glas Experience"
• Pavement Cafes.