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 encounters the Clyde estuary in Scotland. In times past, Dumbarton was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Alclud, and then the county town of Dunbartonshire, being a Royal burgh between 1222 and 1975. Overlooking the town is Dumbarton Castle, located upon Dumbarton Rock, which has a long history, recognised predominantly for its significant part 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 legally safeguarded from any sort of work happening on the rock, such as prohibiting such activities as rock climbing. Dumbarton was bombed on a large scale during the 2nd World War, as the German air force was targeting shipyards, with Clyde and Leven Street being greatly affected. Decoy lights were commonly put on the Kilpatrick hills above the town and on reservoirs in the endeavour to simulate those of the shipyards and to fool the bombers, which had a fair degree of success. Although Dumbarton was known for its shipbuilding, glassmaking and whisky production, the drop-off of these markets 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 regional groups, such as the Dumbarton People's Theatre who put on various performances. For all of your house upgrades, make certain to make use of reliable professionals in Dumbarton to make certain of quality.