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Dumbarton Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Breatainn, pronounced [t̪unˈpɾʲɛʰt̪ɪɲ]; Welsh: Alt Clut) has the longest recorded history of any stronghold in Scotland. It sits on a volcanic plug of basalt known as Dumbarton Rock which is 240 feet (73 m) high and overlooks the Scottish town of Dumbarton .
Map of places in West Dunbartonshire compiled from this list See the list of places in Scotland for places in other counties.. This List of places in West Dunbartonshire is a list of links for any town, village, hamlet, castle, golf course, historic house, island, lake, nature reserve, reservoir, river, and other place of interest in the West Dunbartonshire council area of Scotland.
Upload another image Dumbarton Castle 55°56′12″N 4°33′48″W / 55.936708°N 4.563252°W / 55.936708; -4.563252 (Dumbarton Castle) Category A 24880 Upload another image Levengrove Park Lodge & Gatepiers 55°56′33″N 4°34′38″W / 55.942375°N 4.577272°W / 55.942375; -4.577272 (Levengrove Park Lodge & Gatepiers) Category B 24904 Upload Photo ...
In Scotland, the term listed building refers to a building or other structure officially designated as being of "special architectural or historic interest". [1] Category A structures are those considered to be "buildings of national or international importance, either architectural or historic, or fine little-altered examples of some ...
Location Notes Picture Dumbarton Castle: Garrison fortress 17th-18th century Dumbarton: The site was the centre of the Kingdom of Strathclyde. Scheduled monument. [1] Open to public. [2] Dunglass Castle: 15th century Bowling: Partially demolished for building stone 1735. Later house remains on the site. [3] Balloch Castle: Castellated house 1809
Dumbarton Rock is a geological formation known as a "volcanic plug", formed by prehistoric build up of igneous Basalt. [3] The Bet Butler Stadium, home of Dumbarton F.C., is located in Dumbarton East. The stadium was built in 2000 as a replacement for the aging Boghead Park. [4] The area is served by Dumbarton East railway station which is ...
Dumbarton emerged from the 19th century as a centre for shipbuilding, glassmaking, and whisky production. However, these industries have since declined, and Dumbarton today is increasingly a commuter town for Glasgow 13 miles (21 km) east-southeast of it. Dumbarton F.C. is the local football club. Dumbarton is home to BBC Scotland's drama studio.
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