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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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Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, was arrested by Indian authorities in 2017, just weeks after his wedding in the country, and has been detained there ever since.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

No one was injured in the fire, which is understood to have happened at Our Lady & St Patrick's High in Dumbarton last month.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Police have been investigating alleged fraud and mishandling of remains at A Milne Funeral Directors, based in Glasgow and Dumbarton.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

At Dumbarton we did not even climb the rock, though Dr. Johnson walked to the very top.

From Our Journey to the Hebrides by Pennell, Elizabeth Robins

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