Dumbarton Things to Do

This curved block of mansion flats is the city's best-known tenement block. The steep Mansard roof (attic storey) gives it a distinctly French elegance. John James Burnet designed the building in 1889 and it is possibly the gre... more

The tall ship in question is the lovely Glenlee, which will be exciting enough on its own for sailing enthusiasts. She was built at Port Glasgow in 1896 and was used as a long-haul cargo vessel and then as a training ship for t... more

Designed in 1970 by Fairhurst and Partners, these two parallel bridges carry 10 lanes of traffic and tower 60 feet above the Clyde, with a main span of 470 feet. Substantial clearance was needed for dredgers but bigger boats li... more

Built on the site of the Battle of Langside (1568), the queen honored in the name of this park is Mary Queen of Scots rather than Victoria, who usually takes the plaudits. The park is Victorian nonetheless and a fine example at... more

The Highlands are a territory seeped in old traditions and grand history. No wonder there exist museums in every nook and corner of this splendid terra firma. One such museum is the Glenfinnan Station Museum. It stores comprehe... more

Anyone with a serious interest in Jewish history in Scotland or indeed social history in general will be fascinated by the contents of these archives. The center is housed in Garnethill Synagogue, which opened in 1879 and is th... more

This has been judged by many as the finest of all Grecian terraces and consists of 10 two floor houses. The upper floor is smaller than the ground floor, a trademark of Alexander "Greek" Thomson's style and the windows are set... more

Set in one of Glasgow's most desirable suburbs, Windyhill Golf Club has a challenging par 71 course with a yardage of 6,171. The club is well established, having been formed in 1908, and is located eight miles north-west of Gla... more

A scenic course set in a pleasant Glasgow suburb, Bearsden Golf Club offers an attractive and quite challenging 16-hole course. It is perhaps most noted for its excellent putting greens. The clubhouse is comfortable but modest,... more

This place will have you literally climbing the walls. In this converted church, you can look to God as well as expert tuition to learn the art of climbing. Several custom-built walls and boulders, covered in realistic niches a... more