Dumbarton Castle has reopened its doors to visitors following a six-month closure. The landmark site was opened by Historic Environment Scotland last week with a number of new safety and hygiene ...

DUMBARTON’S biggest asset is being neglected as a major tourist draw, it was claimed this week. Now moves are underway to develop the town’s historic castle as the centrepiece of a cultural ...

The castle is now a Historic Scotland site open to visitors, ... Dumbarton Castle’s 500 steps lead visitors to a very distant past. ... Floors Castle’s interior houses lavish works of art ...

Scotland's Insider Guide: Drymen. The town became a Royal Burgh in 1222 and was badly affected by the Black death in the 1350s. The six-year-old Mary, Queen of Scots stayed in Dumbarton Castle in ...

Dumbarton Castle is reopening One of Scotland’s most famous castles is due to reopen its doors after being closed for essential conversation work. Sign up to our History and Heritage newsletter ...

Dumbarton Castle was built on top of volcanic rock beside the sea. In the 1200s it protected Scotland from Vikings. During World War 2 it became a lookout tower and was fitted with anti-aircraft guns.

Find out how Scotland's castles were used during World War Two (1939-1945). ... Dumbarton Castle. Dumbarton Castle was built on top of volcanic rock beside the sea.