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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dumbarton_CastleDumbarton Castle - Wikipedia

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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.

3. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attraction_Review-g186588DUMBARTON CASTLE (2024) All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ...

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   Dumbarton Castle is a historic fortress, built on the basalt plug from an extinct volcano. The 2 tops of the plug are both about 250 feet above sea level, and accessible by stairways. They're well worth the effort though, for the panoramic views of the West of Scotland that they offer.

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   • Location: Castle Road, Dumbarton

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4. www.historyhit.com › locations › dumbarton-castleDumbarton Castle - History and Facts | History Hit

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   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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5. www.historicenvironment.scot › dumbarton-castleDumbarton Castle | Public Body for Scotland's Historic ...

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   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.

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6. www.historicenvironment.scot › visit-a-placeDumbarton Castle: History | Historic Environment Scotland | HES

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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.

7. www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk › dumbartonDumbarton Castle Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland

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   Information about and images of Dumbarton Castle in Dumbarton on Undiscovered Scotland.

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   Where is Dumbarton Castle?

   • 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 .

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   Is Dumbarton Castle worth a visit?

   • Dumbarton Castle is a historic fortress, built on the basalt plug from an extinct volcano. The 2 tops of the plug are both about 250 feet above sea level, and accessible by stairways. They're well worth the effort though, for the panoramic views of the West of Scotland that they offer.

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   Why was Dumbarton Castle built?

   • Construction of the medieval Dumbarton Castle began in the 1220 amidst the threat of attacks from Norway, and was established under Alexander II of Scotland to protect the Scottish border. Once the Norwegian threat subsided, Dumbarton would go on to become a royal castle and play a role in the Scottish Wars of Independence.

   Dumbarton Castle - History and Facts | History Hit

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   What is Dumbarton known for?

   • Its recorded history goes back 1,500 years. Back then, the place was known as Alt Clut (‘Rock of the Clyde’). Later it became known by the Gaelic name Dun Breatann (‘Fortress of the Britons’) from which the name Dumbarton is derived. In the 1220s, the castle was a border stronghold – the Norwegian frontier lay just 10 miles downriver.

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9. www.historicenvironment.scot › visit-a-placeDumbarton Castle

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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