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

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

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.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 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

One of the most successful exploits performed by the Regent, was the taking of the Castle of Dumbarton from the Queen’s Lords.

From Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume II (of 2) by Bell, Henry Glassford

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