Dumbarton
Translating as 'fort of the Britons', Dumbarton is a town in West Dunbartonshire. It is on the north bank of the River Clyde where the River Leven meets the Clyde estuary in Scotland. In times past, Dumbarton was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Alclud, and afterwards the county town of Dunbartonshire, being a Royal burgh in between 1222 and 1975. Looming over the town is Dumbarton Castle, set at the top of Dumbarton Rock, which has a long history, recognised predominantly for its considerable role in the War of Independence by being the prison of William Wallace after his capture by the English. As a Scheduled Ancient Monument, Dumbarton Rock is lawfully protected from any sort of work taking place on the rock, such as prohibiting such activities as rock climbing. Dumbarton was bombed on a large scale throughout the Second World War, as the German air force was targeting shipyards, with Clyde and Leven Street being greatly affected. Decoy lights were repeatedly positioned on the Kilpatrick hills over the town and on reservoirs in the attempt to simulate those of the shipyards and to deceive the bombers, which had a decent degree of success. Even though Dumbarton was known for its shipbuilding, glassmaking and whisky production, the drop-off of these markets in the 20th century has actually meant that it is mainly a commuter town for its 20527 inhabitants. The town is the home of Dumbarton F.C., playing in the Scottish Professional Football League at Scottish Championship level. The Denny Civic Theatre is used by a number of regional groups, such as the Dumbarton People's Theatre who put on multiple performances. For all your home upgrades, make certain to make use of reputable contractors in Dumbarton to make certain of quality.
