The Top 5 Castles around Dumbarton East And Central
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 5
beautiful castles to choose from around Dumbarton East And Central. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Dumbarton East And Central. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 9, 2025
Balloch Castle Country Park affords wonderful views over Loch Lomond. The park comprises 200 acres (80 ha) of semi-rural ornamental woodland, parks, gardens, meadows, and shoreline. The castle itself is closed but still a fine building to admire.
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The oldest recorded stronghold in Scotland. It sits on a massive lump of volcanic rock, so you can imagine it would be hard to conquer! May be closed so check ahead if you're visiting.
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Loch Lomond is the largest lake by surface area in Great Britain. There are great views across the loch from the trails around Balloch Castle Country Park. The country park …
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Newark Castle was for a long time hidden behind the giant cranes and sheds of the Clyde’s great shipyards. Only recently has it re-emerged to take its rightful place in the townscape of Port Glasgow.
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Overtoun House is a 19th-century country house situated on a hill overlooking the River Clyde. The house is a good example of Scottish Baronial architecture. The house and grounds are …
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