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Dumbarton is split between the areas of Argyll and Bute and West Dunbartonshire.
From the 19th century saw Dumbarton emerge as a centre for Shipbuilding , Glassmaking, and whiskey production. All there industries like so may other cities have since declined.
Dumbarton today increasingly functions as a commuter town for the major City of Glasgow which is 13 miles east-southeast.
Dumbarton FC is the local football club.
Dumarton Castle sits on Dumbarton Rock, at the east bank mouth of the River Leven, where it flows into the Clyde estuary.
The castle was a royal fortress long before Dumbarton became a Royal Burgh, its ownership went from Scottish to English and back again. The castle was an important place during the Wars of Independence and was used to imprison William Wallace for a short time after his capture by the English. It was also from here that Mary, Queen of Scots, was conveyed to France for safety as a child. Mary was trying to reach Dumbarton Castle when she suffered her final defeat at Langside.
From the top of the Castle you have a fanatisic view of the River Clyde.
The Royal Scottish Pipe Band held in Dumbarton since 2000. Sees over 140 bands enter the yearly championships. Representatives generally arrive from Sweden , Denmark, Holland and Ireland. The championships are one of the biggest and most prestigious pipe band events in the world. Besides the pipe band championships there is a fun fair and Highland dancing competitions.
Dumbarton is a popular place for visitors to base themselves with many hotels, Inns and Bed and Breakfast establishments. There is also a wide range of places to eat and drink in the town centre and surrounding areas as well as it's very own nightclub 'Cheers'. Dumbarton is only 10 minutes away from Balloch where cruises can be taken to explore famous Loch Lomond. Visitors can also browse through Loch Lomond Shores with stores including 'Jenners' and a farmers market that visits on a Sunday usually every two weeks. Glasgow City Centre is approximately 45 mins. away by train. With three train stations and four services every hour; this makes easy commuting to the various nearby sites and tourist attractions.
This information is for guide purposes only. Please check with branch staff on arrival in the event of any recent updates.
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