Dumbarton Castle
Dumbarton Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Breatainn, pronounced [t̪unˈpɾʲɛʰt̪ɪɲ]; Welsh: Alt Clut) has the longest recorded history of any stronghold in Scotland. It sits on a volcanic plug of basalt known as Dumbarton Rock which is 240 feet (73 m) high and overlooks the Scottish town of Dumbarton.
| Dumbarton Castle | |
|---|---|
| Dumbarton, Scotland GB grid reference NT250734 | |
View of Dumbarton Castle from across the River Clyde | |
Dumbarton Castle | |
| Coordinates | 55.9360°N 4.5628°W |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Scottish Government |
| Controlled by | Historic Environment Scotland |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| Built | Site occupied since the Iron Age |
| In use | Still in use today |
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