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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.
Apr 15, 2021 · 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.
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Dumbarton Castle is located in the ancient capital of Scotland and is spectacularly sited on a volcanic rock overlooking River Clyde. Conquer more than 500 steps to stand atop one of Scotland’s greatest strongholds.
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Visit a stronghold that stood at the heart of an ancient kingdom covering the area now known as Strathclyde. Set high upon a volcanic rock in the Firth of Clyde, the castle was a royal refuge. What to see and do. Climb the White Tower Crag for stunning views – sometimes as far as the peak of Ben Lomond
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 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.
Aug 21, 2019 · Charles Douglas explores the history of Dumbarton Castle, from Roman occupation to present day, as Scots, Vikings, Northumbrians and Picts have besieged its walls. Long ago there was a medieval Kingdom of Strathclyde that encompassed most of southern Scotland and northern England.
