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Dumbarton Castle (schottisch-gälisch Caisteal Dhùn Bhreatainn) ist eine Burg oder Festung in der schottischen Stadt Dumbarton in der Council Area West Dunbartonshire. Die Anlage nimmt einen markanten Basaltfelsen vulkanischen Ursprungs am Ufer des Clyde an der Mündung des Leven ein. 1971 wurde das Bauwerk in die schottischen ...
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.
- Site occupied since the Iron Age
- Scottish Government
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.
Dumbarton Castle sits on Dumbarton Rock, a volcanic plug dating back 334 million years, at the east bank mouth of the River Leven, where it flows into the Clyde estuary. The Castle has an illustrious history and many well-known figures from Scottish and British history have visited it.
- 20,480 (mid-2020 est.)
- Scotland
- DUMBARTON
- West Dunbartonshire
Dumbarton Castle was the centre of the ancient Kingdom of Strathclyde, supposedly visited by Merlin. It was later sacked by Vikings. It became a cornerstone of medieval royal power and latterly served as a military base and prison. You can explore its many fortifications with our interactive family trail.
15. Apr. 2021 · 15 Apr 2021. Image Credit: Shutterstock. About Dumbarton Castle. Dumbarton Castle was a medieval stronghold which over its many centuries has served as a wartime prison, royal shelter and defence against both foreign and national threats. Even the site upon which Dumbarton Castle sits – Dumbarton Rock – has an illustrious past.
Find out more with Visit Scotland’s Dumbarton Guide. Dumbarton was once a centre of innovation in shipbuilding. The Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank invites visitors discover the pioneering experiments and techniques developed by William Denny and his brother in Dumbarton, which made waves in the shipbuilding industry from the 1800s to 1963.
