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Dumbarton Castle is also closed for lunch between 12:30 – 13:30. Ticket prices for Dumbarton Castle can vary, but generally, adult tickets cost £7.50, child tickets cost £4.50, and concession tickets cost £6.00. There are several tickets for families, ranging between £15.00 – £25.50.
11 de may. de 2023 · History. Dumbartonshire (or Dunbartonshire) is a county in the west of Scotland, bounded on the north by Perthshire, on the east by the counties of Perth and Stirling, on the south by the Firth of Clyde, and on the west by Argyllshire. Including the detached parishes of Kirkintilloch and Cumbernauld, it extends towards the east for 12 miles ...
21 de ago. de 2019 · As historic sites go, a visit to Dumbarton Castle is a fascinating experience, conjuring up three potent ages in the passage of Scotland’s turbulent history from Roman occupation through to the present day. From the riverside, it stands gaunt and defiant, a reminder that in Scotland the past is always inescapable. The Planner
Heritage Centres. For all local history and family history enquiries please email local.studies@west-dunbarton.gov.uk or call 01389 608965. A unique collection of information on the history and culture of the Dumbarton and Vale of Leven area. The heritage centre houses numerous collections relating to Dumbarton and the Vale of Leven including ...
14 de jul. de 2022 · 5. Dumbarton Castle. Dumbarton Castle has the longest recorded history of any stronghold in Scotland. Situated on a plug of volcanic basalt known as Dumbarton Rock which overlooks the town of Dumbarton, there is record of a settlement on the site as far back as the Iron Age. From the 5th to 9th centuries, the castle was the centre of the the ...
29 de abr. de 2022 · The history of Dumbarton Castle Dumbarton Castle has been, for hundreds of years, one of Scotland’s most domineering buildings. With a history dating back as far as the Iron Age, the castle was long of significant strategic importance, its occupants tasked with keeping a watchful eye over the town of Dumbarton, once the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Alclud.
The building of Overtoun House took 1,000 men 4 years. It was completed in 1864 and continued to be owned by the White family until 1939. The east and western sides of the estate were divided by Overtoun Burn, so to connect them, White’s son, John Campbell White (Later Lord Overtoun) built the West Drive, its lodge and the Overtoun Bridge.
