Sep 20, 2013 59 min

027 Dumbarton Castle

from Passing Places Around Scotland Hosted by Kevin Scullion

Dumbarton Castle A week spent in and around Glasgow & Ayrshire with a visit down to Dumbarton Castle. Dumbarton Castle is an excellent place to stop off on your way towards Loch Lomond to enjoy the great views from the top of the castle and to reflect on the amazing history surrounding the ancient fortress. From vikings, William Wallace and Mary Queen of Scots Dumbarton Castle has played a key role in Scottish history. The castle sits on a prominent volcanic plug guarding the entrance to the River Clyde and the leven vally leading to Loch Lomond and the Highlands beyond. I also touch upon shipbuilding and whisky distillation in Dumbarton as well recalling the impact of the slave trade in generating significant wealth on the River Clyde and Scotland as a nation after The Act of Union in 1707. Kevin

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