A BRUTAL Viking siege has been uncovered in a fresh look at Scottish history. The 870 AD attack on Dumbarton Castle is the ...

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Dumbarton Castle can rival the likes of Edinburgh and Stirling for the dramatic scenery surrounding it and is well worth a ...

One of Scotland’s most famous castles is due to reopen its doors after being closed for essential conversation work. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited ...

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Discussions are being held over the potential name change of a Dumbarton train station in a bid to boost links with historic Dumbarton Castle. Scottish Rail Holdings and ScotRail have held discussions ...

THE ending could have been so different. The man who headed the greatest military superpower of his age was forced into ignominious exile on the remote island of St Helena after his defeat at the ...

It surprises me that some Sons and Daughters of the Rock know nothing of the history of Dumbarton Castle. And I’m frequently dumfoonert by the fact that large numbers of Dumbartonians have never ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. -Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited Plans to boost historic Dumbarton Castle have been welcomed with a focus on increasing ...

Dumbarton was the centre of the ancient kingdom of Strathclyde from the 5th century until 1018. Impressively situated on a volcanic rock overlooking the Firth of Clyde, it was an important royal ...

THIS stunning 14-bedroom Dumbarton castle is on the market for just £675,000. The plush Victorian mansion lies on the former Royal hunting ground of King Robert the Bruce. The castle is on the market ...