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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Dumbarton is one of three seats which has had the same MSP since 1999 - and in all three, the same candidate is seeking to continue that streak.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Louise Wilson has been researching the history of witches in Dumbarton, where she believes suspicion of witchcraft was common.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

In Dumbarton the situation was stoked by zealous local ministers, with the Covenanter movement having considerable influence at the time.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

John Macmillan, minister of Cardross, accused of immorality, had been tried and found guilty by the Free Presbytery of Dumbarton.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 1 "Franciscans" to "French Language" by Various

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