Dumbarton is also immortalised in the traditional Scottish song "The song was recorded by the internationally renowned Midgies Ceilidh Band at a live concert in Saint Augustine's Church in the town's High Street, the chorus being sung by the audience of local people. Credit: Ronald McFadyen.Dumbarton Castle and Dumbarton Rock. Other whisky-related site closures such as the Inverleven distillery which closed in 1991 and the With the decline of the whisky industry, Dumbarton is becoming more a commuter town for those who work in nearby Glasgow and other locations. In view of the above, an entry in the burgh records is puzzling – '8 January 1670, the thirds part of the year’s patronage payet to the treasurer of the Abbacy of Kilwinning'. Gorgeous castle, fascinating history (the free audio guide is a MUST! Doune Castle, a splendid medieval keep near Stirling, is something of a TV and film star, having featured in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Game of Thrones, Outlander and the newly released Outlaw King. The first entry in Dumbarton burgh records that refers to the Parish Church is dated 1372. The 'Dark Ages', that period following the departure of the Romans from Britain being but rarely, and often inaccurately, recorded. By 1830 there were 500 Catholics and seeing the need for a church, St Patrick opened its doors;The foundation stone of the new church was laid in 1901 with the formal opening on 22 March 1903. Dumbarton Castle is definitely not one of Scotland’s most famous castles- so much so, that plenty of Scots have never heard of it. Scotch distillery profiles, tasting notes for 5000+ whiskies and more.Dumbarton is situated on the north bank of the River Clyde and is dominated by the DumbartonWest Dunbartonshire Council Libraries and Cultural Services - find information about your library, local events and how you can search, reserve and renew books online. On 9 January 1810 the heritors appeared at presbytery with proposals for a new church. A charter dated 10 June 1618, granted under the great seal, conveyed to the provost and baillies, Council and community of Dumbarton, the right of patronage, manse etc. Dumbarton emerged from the 19th century as a centre for Dumbarton history goes back at least as far as the The fortress of Dumbarton was the stronghold of the kingdom of Alclud, and the centre of British power in northern Britain, for more than two centuries from the mid-seventh century, until the Vikings destroyed the fortress after a four-month siege in 870.In September 1605 Chancellor Dunfermline reported to King James VI that inundations of the sea were likely to destroy and take away the whole town. Donald Macleod, the well-known local historian, concluded that it appeared to belong to the Crusades period of history – the late 11th or early 12th century. Perched on top of a volcanic rock on the edge of the River Clyde, a trip up Dumbarton Castle awards you amazing views for very little work. See 15 photos and 2 tips from 557 visitors to Scotland | Alba. 2010 to 2013 – Eleanor McMahon (translated to St Nicholas Cardonald) Dumbarton Castle, on top of Dumbarton Rock, dominates the area.Dumbarton was a Royal burgh between 1222 and 1975.. Dumbarton emerged from the 19th century as a centre for shipbuilding, glassmaking, and whisky production. The foundation stone of the tower was laid on 27 June 1926 by Archbishop Mackintosh. 3. There are a number of distinct areas within the town: The new marble side altars, the pulpit the altar rails, the organ, the mortuary chapel, the tower and its carillon of 23 bells had all been completed by the end of 1927 and with the erection of the Pieta on the marble altar in the basement of the tower the two years' work was brought to a successful termination. It refers to a deed engaging Patrick de Greym, heir to David de Greym (Dominus de Dundaff) 'to support a chaplain of the rood altar in the parish church of Dumbarton for the soul of Isabella Fleming'. The total cost was estimated at £5,100 with £305 provided by the government in respect of accommodation for soldiers garrisoned at the castle.