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Discover more of the history of Dumbarton Castle, once a stronghold at the Norwegian frontier and later an important royal castle used by Mary Queen of Scots. Highlights of the history of Dumbarton Castle, from its days defending against the threat from Norway to its time as a royal castle.
Read brief details of the history of Dumbarton Castle, a stronghold that stood at the heart of an ancient kingdom covering the area now known as Strathclyde. Contact us today for more information.
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.
7 lut 2020 · Dumbarton Castle w Szkocji to zamek znajdujący się na wulkanicznym wzniesieniu nad rzeką Clyde. Miejsce to udało nam się odwiedzić bezpłatnie z okazji dnia Świętego Andrzeja. Przez ostatni weekend listopada w całej Szkocji można było za darmo zarezerwować bilety na zwiedzanie atrakcji historycznych.
Admire great examples of 18th century Georgian military architecture and stunning views from the Tower Crag. Throughout Dumbarton Castle’s long history it has been a royal residence and a fortress, and has many fascinating connections from the Vikings to the Scottish Wars of Independence.
Dumbarton's Historic Rock and Fortress. Dumbarton Castle is built on top of a volcanic plug. The Rock rises to 75 metres (240 feet) forming a final dramatic flank for the River Leven where it...
Dumbarton’s history extends back to the Medieval Era, with many of Scotland’s greatest nobles and warriors visiting this Medieval Castle. In addition to fascinating connections to Scottish wars, Dumbarton Castle is a popular tourist attraction with stunning views.
