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Dumbarton, Medieval royal fortress town in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland.

The town center spreads along the River Leven near its meeting point with the River Clyde, beneath a 240-foot basalt rock formation.

From the 5th to 8th century, this settlement functioned as the capital of the Kingdom of Strathclyde under its Celtic name Alcluith.

The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Championships takes place annually in Dumbarton, gathering musicians from numerous countries at the Denny Civic Theatre.

Three railway stations on the North Clyde Line connect Dumbarton to Glasgow, with regular services throughout the day from Dumbarton Central station.

Levengrove Park contains a burial site where the internal organs of King Robert the Bruce were interred following medieval funeral practices.

Location: West Dunbartonshire

GPS coordinates: 55.94861,-4.54722

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22

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