Dumbarton Things to Do

Designed in 1802 by Peter Nicolson, this Grade-A listed building is said to be the most ornate Georgian house in Britain. The facade is very two dimensional, with shallow detailing in the Greek style. Inside, there are details... more

Known as the Iron Duke, Wellington, who lived from 1769-1852, commanded the British forces against Napoleon and had his most famous victory at Waterloo in 1815. He later became the British Prime Minister, albeit briefly, from 1... more

Originally Ibrox Park, this stadium has been home to the Glasgow Rangers Football Club since 1899. Near the Westend area of Glasgow, Ibrox attracts football fans from the UK and Europe for regional, national and international... more

This striking yellow building, now housing Halls of Residence for the University of Strathclyde, was designed by Weddel and Inglis in 1937. It began life as the Beresford Hotel, which was to accommodate visitors to the Empire E... more

St George's - Tron church is in the heart of the city, although when it was completed in 1808, this area was the extreme edge of the west end. Designed by William Stark, with a baroque influence typical in early 19th century Gl... more

The hall was designed by Robert Adam and completed in 1794. Built for Glasgow's trades' federation, it is Adam's only surviving work in the city. The interior was extensively redeveloped in the 1920s but remains very impressive... more

Set in the attractive Pollok Country Park, this 18th century Palladian mansion houses the Stirling Maxwell collection of paintings. Sixteenth and 17th century art by El Greco, Signorelli, Murillo, William Blake and Goya hang in... more

Built in 1857 for the paper tycoon James Couper, Holmwood House has been described as Alexander "Greek" Thomson's finest domestic design. Glasgow's other great architect (beside Charles Rennie Mackintosh) has become hugely popu... more

On the east side of White Cart Water, this Church of Scotland abbey was originally a priory and apparently holds the grave of Marjorie Bruce, daughter of Robert I. It was founded in 1163, created an abbey in 1219 but destroyed... more

This lovely urban park, established in 1895, is not only home to the Mackintosh House for an Art Lover and an excellent Leisure Centre - it is also a very attractive area to visit and covers 175 acres. In 1938, the Empire Exhib... more