Translating as 'fort of the Britons', Dumbarton is a town in West Dunbartonshire. It is on the north edge of the River Clyde where the River Leven meets the Clyde estuary in Scotland. Traditionally, Dumbarton was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Alclud, then the county town of Dunbartonshire, being a Royal burgh in between 1222 and 1975. Looming over the town is Dumbarton Castle, located at the top of Dumbarton Rock, which has a long history, recognised predominantly for its significant part in the War of Independence by being the jail of William Wallace after his capture by the English. As a Scheduled Ancient Monument, Dumbarton Rock is legally safeguarded from any sort of work taking place on the rock, such as restricting such activities as rock climbing. Dumbarton was bombed on a large scale amid the 2nd World War, as the German air force was targeting shipyards, with Clyde and Leven Street being greatly affected. Decoy lights were typically put on the Kilpatrick hills above the town and on reservoirs in the attempt to imitate those of the shipyards and to deceive the bombers, which had a decent degree of success. Whilst Dumbarton was known for its shipbuilding, glassmaking and whisky production, the decrease of these industries in the 20th century has indicated that it is predominantly a commuter town for its 20527 inhabitants. The town is home to Dumbarton F.C., playing in the Scottish Professional Football League at Scottish Championship level. The Denny Civic Theatre is used by a wide array of local groups, such as the Dumbarton People's Theatre who put on various performances. For all your house upgrades, make sure to make use of trusted contractors in Dumbarton to make certain of quality.