Dumbarton
Place in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.948, -4.572 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 39 75 |
| Population: | 19,950 |
| Dialling code: | 01389 |
Dumbarton sits at the confluence of the River Clyde and the River Leven, its skyline dominated by Dumbarton Rock, an imposing basalt plug crowned by Dumbarton Castle. The town looks inland towards Loch Lomond and has good rail and road links to Glasgow, making it a handy gateway between lowland and Highland landscapes.
Historically the county town of West Dunbartonshire and an important centre in the early medieval Kingdom of Strathclyde, Dumbarton grew through shipbuilding, glassmaking and other industries; today it mixes light manufacturing, retail and commuter living. The castle and rock remain focal points, and the town keeps a lively cultural and sporting life - from museums and local festivals to Dumbarton F.C. - that reflect its long social and economic history.
Postcode districts covering Dumbarton
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 14.1 miles
- Paisley 8.9 miles
- East Kilbride 19.6 miles
- Hamilton 23.5 miles
- Cumbernauld 22.2 miles
- Kilmarnock 23.6 miles
- Coatbridge 21.7 miles
- Greenock 7.6 miles
- Airdrie 24 miles
- Irvine 23.4 miles
- Rutherglen 16.7 miles
- Cambuslang 18.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Leven Ward 1.5 miles
- Renton Place 1.6 miles
- Langbank Place 1.8 miles
- Milton Place 2.1 miles
- Bonhill Place 2.2 miles
- Alexandria Place 2.9 miles
- Cardross Place 3.3 miles
- Balloch and Haldane Place 3.9 miles
- Bishopton Place 4 miles
- Port Glasgow Place 4.2 miles
- Bowling and Old Kilpatrick Place 4.3 miles
- Kilmacolm Place 4.4 miles
Example postcodes in Dumbarton
G82 5AH, G82 5BN, G82 3LW, G82 2JX, G82 3NR, G82 5AU, G82 2PQ, G82 1DR, G82 5DW … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 7.5 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 30.3 miles
- Dumbarton Central Railway Station 0.2 miles
- Dalreoch Railway Station 0.2 miles
Hotels near Dumbarton Ad
- Abbotsford Hotel 3 1.3 miles
- Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort 5 4.1 miles
- Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort 4 2.1 miles
- Ingliston Country Club Hotel 4 3.1 miles
- Cameron House on Loch Lomond 5 4.7 miles
- Loch Lomond Hotel 3 3.8 miles
- Cardross Inn 3 miles
- Balloch House by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3.9 miles
- Golden Jubilee Hotel 4 6.3 miles
- Ashtree House Hotel 4 9 miles
Schools in Dumbarton
- Aitkenbar Primary School Primary
- Braehead Primary School Primary
- Dalreoch Primary School Primary
- Dumbarton Academy Secondary
- Knoxland Primary School Primary
- Our Lady & St Patrick's High School Secondary
- St Michael's Primary School Primary
- St Patrick's Primary School Primary
- St Peter's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium Stadium 0.8 miles
- Strathleven Estate 1.3 miles
- Balloch Castle Estate 4.8 miles
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 5 miles
- Kilpatrick Hills Hill 5.5 miles
- Great Harbour Harbour 5.6 miles
- Cappielow Stadium 6 miles
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 6.7 miles
- East India Harbour Harbour 6.8 miles
- West Harbour (historical) Harbour 7 miles
- Ross Priory Estate 7.1 miles
- Albert Harbour (historical) Harbour 7.3 miles