Dumbarton is a town with a long and distinguished history. It was once an economic powerhouse: sitting on the River Clyde’s northern bank, Dumbarton propped up Scotland’s glass-making and whiskey industries, and when Glasgow’s shipbuilding boom drifted downstream it got to work putting ships on the water – Scott & Linton built the Cutty Sark under the shadow of Dumbarton Rock. Two of Scotland’s most iconic personalities visited Dumbarton Castle, both with contrasting fortunes. Wil-liam Wallace was imprisoned there by the English, his numerous exploits in the First War of Scottish Inde-pendence finally catching up with him. Mary Queen of Scots also stayed there as an infant, taking refuge be-fore a safe passage to France could be found. As the capital of the ancient kingdom of Strathclyde, Dumbar-ton was home to King Ceretic. Dumbarton has seen it all. Jackie Stewart was born there, and Dumbarton FC have been booting footballs around the Scottish Football League since 1872, and despite not achieving an abundance of recent success they keep on plugging away – much like the town itself as it makes the transi-tion from industrial burgh to one of Glasgow’s many commuter towns. Just a 30 minute drive from Glasgow, there are many attractions close at hand. The popular chips ‘n’ ice-cream seaside resort of Helensburgh is just along the road, so too is Balloch, from where Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park unveils its natural beauty. Rock climbers flock to Dumbarton Rock for its many challenging climbs, but if the thought of defying gravity is too much, the castle which nestles itself nicely into the rock has some wonderful views of the Clyde, and is a more sedate way to enjoy Dumbarton.
Attraction
Denny Ship Model Experimentation Tank
Dumbarton Castle
Geilston Garden
Budget
Travelodge Dumbarton *book online*
Club
Council
Dentist
Dental Surgery
The Dental Surgery
Wright Dental & Beauty Care
Doctor
Estate Agent
Allen & Harris
Muir David & Co Ltd
SB Mortgages
SB property Ltd
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Court House Bar
Cutty Sark
Dumbuck House Hotel
Elephant & Castle
George Crozier
Jolly Crawford Harbour Bar
Keep
Lennox Bar
Railway Tavern
Stags Head
Restaurant
Dumbuck House Hotel
Jasmine
Rigo's Bistro
Stonefield Brewers Fayre
School
Braehead Primary School
Knoxland Primary School
Renton Primary School
St Patrick’s RC Primary School
Solicitor
Adairs
Macintosh Humble
Philpott Platt Niblett & Wight
Taxi
Castle Cabs
Dumbarton District Taxis Ltd
Sports Clubs
Dumbarton Football Club (Football)
Shops
Boots
Ryan's Pet Centre
Bellsmyre Pharmacy
Wilkie & Rider
Shoe Zone
Hallmark Cards
Tullulabells
Lochside Photography
Places to Stay near Dumbarton
Abbotsford Hotel (1.05 miles)
The Abbotsford Hotel is situated north west of Glasgow & we are literally minutes from Loch Lomond & Scotland's first National Park. Our Hotel is suitable for both business & pleasure. An ideal touring base, ... More | visit website
Travelodge Dumbarton (1.11 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Gleddoch House Hotel (1.77 miles)
Best Western Gleddoch House Hotel takes you away from the bustle of the city, set within 360 acres with Breathtaking Panoramic Views of the Clyde Estuary, yet is uniquely situated ... More
The Milton Inn (1.84 miles)
Sunnyside B & B (3.16 miles)
The Rowantree Tavern (3.78 miles)
Mar Hall (3.86 miles)
This premier luxury hotel, found in a picturesque countryside setting near Glasgow, offers individually designed suites with breathtaking views of the Kilpatrick Hills.
A range of dining options are offered, from The ... More
Tullie Inn (4.04 miles)
The Tullie Inn is a 12 bedroom inn in the heartland of Scotland facing one of Scotland's most famous lochs - Loch Lomond. The Tullie Inn offers excellent hospitality, together ... More
Palombos of Balloch (4.15 miles)
Cairnbaan Hotel (4.18 miles)
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