Dumbarton serviced apartments

All you need to know about staying in Dumbarton

This quaint town on the river Clyde just west of Glasgow has a lot to offer. With great surrounding views, you can even see the peak of Ben Lomond on some days from Dumbarton Castle. This traditional Scottish town has a history dating back to the medieval times, during the industrial revolution, Dumbarton played a key role in ship making which attracted skilled workers contributing to the area’s growth. With a strong sense of community, Dumbarton has a vast array of convenient shops, a pharmacy, and places to eat.

Things to do in Dumbarton

With exhibitions, artefacts, and information on most of Scotland’s most innovative shipyards, the Scottish Maritime Museum is worth a visit if you are in Dumbarton. Geilston Garden is a 200-year-old botanical garden, great to explore during the warmer months. Overtoun House built in the 19^th Century is a great piece of architecture that we would recommend visiting. Loch Lomond Brewery has a friendly atmosphere and good place to go if you fancy an alcoholic beverage in your downtime. Stroll down to Dumbarton’s shore walk or go on a tour of the town’s well renowned castle which includes a gift shop.

Transport in Dumbarton

First Greater Glasgow, McColls Travel, and Scottish Citylink all have numerous bus services which run through Dumbarton. There is just under 50 stops in the town so it’s easy to hop on a bus. Dumbarton Central Station has trains which run on the Central belt meaning there is lots of opportunity to connect with Glasgow and towns nearer the border. Dumbarton East Railway Station also gives you access to the west region of Dunbartonshire via train. If you are driving, the A814 (Glasgow Road) off the A82 is a quick route into the town. Taxis and walking, a more scenic option, are recommend if you are only visiting on a short trip.