Castles · Central Scotland
Dunbarton Castle
In or near Langbank.
Dunbarton Castle — a castle in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dumbarton East · 0.9 km
About
Dunbarton Castle is a named castle in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Dunbarton Castle is a historic fortress located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its strategic position overlooking the River Clyde. The castle's origins date back to the early medieval period, making it an important site in Scotland's history. Visitors can explore the ruins and enjoy views of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9361, -4.5628
- District
- West Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G82 1JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Dumbarton East — 0.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11611289 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunbarton Castle?
- Dunbarton Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G82 1JJ).
- What is Dunbarton Castle?
- Dunbarton Castle — a castle in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Dunbarton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dumbarton East, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode G82 1JJ.
- Does Dunbarton Castle charge admission?
- Dunbarton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dunbarton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dumbarton East, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G82 1JJ.