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Dumbarton (/ d ʌ m ˈ b ɑːr t ən /; Scots: Dumbairton, Dumbartoun or Dumbertan; Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Breatann [t̪um ˈpɾʲɛht̪ən̪ˠ] or Dùn Breatainn [t̪um ˈpɾʲɛht̪ɪɲ], meaning 'fort of the Britons' [5]) is a town in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, on the north bank of the River Clyde where the River Leven flows into the Clyde estuary.
Aug 17, 2024 · Dumbarton, Scotland. Dumbarton, royal burgh (town), West Dunbartonshire council area, historic county of Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It lies north-northwest of the metropolitan complex of Glasgow, on the banks of the River Leven near its confluence with the River Clyde. The site is dominated by a hill of basalt—with an elevation of 240 feet (75 ...
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Dumbarton is a town on the River Clyde, west of Glasgow where you will find Dumbarton Castle. Founded in the fifth century, Dumbarton was once the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Strathclyde. The key to the town’s original success was the volcanic rock, which is now home to Dumbarton Castle. This dramatic volcanic plug, Dumbarton Rock, in ...
Dumbarton on a map. Where is Dumbarton? Dumbarton is located in the county of Dunbartonshire, Scotland, three miles south of the town of Alexandria, 14 miles north-west of the major city of Glasgow, 53 miles west of Edinburgh, 314 miles north of Cardiff, and 356 miles north-west of London. Dumbarton lies just north of the Renfrewshire border.
Dumbarton Shore Walk. Scenic Walking Areas. 10. Bubble Soccer Scotland. Sports Complexes. Bubble Soccer is best described as the sport of playing a game of 5-a-side football whilst enclosed in a specially designed inflatable zorb. There are many variations and alternatives to the games…. 11. Monty's Farm Park.
Dumbarton is a town in Clydeside in the Central Belt of Scotland, with a population of 20,480 in 2020. It stands on the north shore of the Clyde at the outflow of the River Leven, which drains Loch Lomond.
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Dumbarton Castle is located in the ancient capital of Scotland and is spectacularly sited on a volcanic rock overlooking the River Clyde. Closed from Monday 15 July. Reopening on Saturday 27 July. Conquer more than 500 steps to stand atop one of Scotland’s greatest strongholds. The iconic Rock of the Clyde has heritage as breathtaking as its ...
