Dumbarton

American

[duhm-bahr-tn] / dʌmˈbɑr tn /

noun

Also called Dumbartonshire. Also Dunbarton a historic county in western Scotland.
a city in western Scotland, near the Clyde River: formerly known for shipbuilding, glassmaking, and whisky production.

Dumbarton British

/ dʌmˈbɑːtən /

noun

a town in W Scotland, in West Dunbartonshire near the confluence of the Rivers Leven and Clyde: centred around the Rock of Dumbarton , an important stronghold since ancient times; engineering and distilling. Pop: 20 527 (2001)

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He had been expected to appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Monday – but the Crown Office said that "after full and careful consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case" the man had been freed pending further inquiries.

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They are due to appear before Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Monday.

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Michelle-Anna Moffat from Dumbarton thought she supported it but has changed her mind.

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There had been speculation he might run for Holyrood against Scottish Labour's deputy leader Jackie Baillie in Dumbarton, but Lord Offord said Inverclyde was the natural choice.

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The film was also shot at Hampden Park, Dumbarton's old ground Boghead, and in the village of Crail in Fife.

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