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 miles22.7 km
- Paisley 8.9 miles14.3 km
- East Kilbride 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Hamilton 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Cumbernauld 22.2 miles35.6 km
- Kilmarnock 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Coatbridge 21.7 miles35 km
- Greenock 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Airdrie 24 miles38.6 km
- Irvine 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Rutherglen 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Cambuslang 18.5 miles29.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Leven Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Renton Place 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Langbank Place 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Milton Place 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bonhill Place 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Alexandria Place 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Cardross Place 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Balloch and Haldane Place 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Bishopton Place 4 miles6.4 km
- Port Glasgow Place 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Bowling and Old Kilpatrick Place 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Kilmacolm Place 4.4 miles7 km
Example postcodes in Dumbarton
G82 4AD, G82 3QW, G82 2LW, G82 2JH, G82 3LL, G82 2EP, G82 3HU, G82 2ES, G82 1BU … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 30.3 miles48.8 km
- Dumbarton Central Railway Station 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Dalreoch Railway Station 0.2 miles0.4 km
Hotels near Dumbarton Ad
- Abbotsford Hotel 3 1.3 miles2 km
- Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort 5 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Ingliston Country Club Hotel 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Lochway Hotel 2 miles3.3 km
- Loch Lomond Hotel 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Cameron House on Loch Lomond 5 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Cardross Inn 3 miles4.8 km
- Balloch House by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
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 miles1.3 km
- Strathleven Estate 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Balloch Castle Estate 4.8 miles7.7 km
- East Yard Shipyard, Port Glasgow Historic site 5 miles8 km
- Kilpatrick Hills Hill 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Great Harbour Harbour 5.6 miles9 km
- Cappielow Stadium 6 miles9.7 km
- Victoria Harbour Harbour 6.7 miles10.8 km
- East India Harbour Harbour 6.8 miles10.9 km
- West Harbour (historical) Harbour 7 miles11.3 km
- Ross Priory Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Albert Harbour (historical) Harbour 7.3 miles11.7 km