Guidebook for Dumbarton
Entertainment & Activities
Levengrove Park
2 Clydeshore Rdthe house is bordered by a mature victorian park and the River Clyde
Our children love this bird sanctuary, free use of telescopes, pond dipping and great walks around the bird sanctuary.
22 locals recommend
RSPB Lochwinnoch
Largs RdOur children love this bird sanctuary, free use of telescopes, pond dipping and great walks around the bird sanctuary.
Pandamonium Play Centre
53 Kilpatrick DrIf its raining and you have young kids then its Pandamonium - soft play.
Fabulous for renting mountain bikes and cycling on the traffic free single track road around the Loch. http://www.lochkatrine.com
47 locals recommend
Loch Katrine
7 Newcraigs DriveFabulous for renting mountain bikes and cycling on the traffic free single track road around the Loch. http://www.lochkatrine.com
Superb sight seeing trip of the old court and jail on the banks of Loch Fyne. Discover the gruesome tales and get put in a cell. Hear the judge sentence the ne'er do wells.
61 locals recommend
Inveraray Jail
Superb sight seeing trip of the old court and jail on the banks of Loch Fyne. Discover the gruesome tales and get put in a cell. Hear the judge sentence the ne'er do wells.
Sightseeing
Dumbarton Castle
Castle RoadA unique Ancient fortress on the doorstep
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond National Park, The Scottish Highlands par excellence.
Helensburgh
sea front promenade with fish and chips !
luxury shopping, sea life centre and beautiful views of Loch Lomond
85 locals recommend
Loch Lomond Shores
Ben Lomond Wayluxury shopping, sea life centre and beautiful views of Loch Lomond
Hidden Gem - Stunning Gardens, Walled Garden,Wooded Glades and Streams, Meadows, Ship Builders Country Home.. We love this place
9 locals recommend
Geilston Garden
Hidden Gem - Stunning Gardens, Walled Garden,Wooded Glades and Streams, Meadows, Ship Builders Country Home.. We love this place
Luss
A beach on a Scottish Loch !
Brush up on your Viking History, they were defeated by the Scots at Largs.
20 locals recommend
Vikingar
40 Greenock RdBrush up on your Viking History, they were defeated by the Scots at Largs.
Great walks, West Highland Way passes here, and beautiful marina on the East coast of loch Lomond
23 locals recommend
Balmaha
Great walks, West Highland Way passes here, and beautiful marina on the East coast of loch Lomond
Arrochar
Views of the 'Arrochar Alps', fish and chips and forest walks
Time for some mountain climbing - climb this Monroe for spectacular views of Central and Highland Scotland
53 locals recommend
Ben Lomond
Time for some mountain climbing - climb this Monroe for spectacular views of Central and Highland Scotland
The Cobbler
find the Cobblers Anvil at the top of this mountain !
Amazing new hi-tech heritage centre commemorating the massive battle of Bannockburn between Robert the Bruce and King Edward in 1314.
45 locals recommend
The Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre
Amazing new hi-tech heritage centre commemorating the massive battle of Bannockburn between Robert the Bruce and King Edward in 1314.
Stirling Castle
Castle WyndOne of the best medieval castles in Europe.
In an incredible location on Loch Fyne, This castle is the seat of the Dukes of Argyle who still lives there today! Check out the armoury, gardens and tea room.
95 locals recommend
Inveraray Castle
In an incredible location on Loch Fyne, This castle is the seat of the Dukes of Argyle who still lives there today! Check out the armoury, gardens and tea room.
An architectural wonder of a house, paid for by big printing money and designed by the renowned Charles Rennie McIntosh.. We like the bathroom... !
60 locals recommend
The Hill House
Upper Colquhoun StreetAn architectural wonder of a house, paid for by big printing money and designed by the renowned Charles Rennie McIntosh.. We like the bathroom... !
Stirling Castle or Edinburgh ? Tough choice. Stirling is a Medieval wonder guarding the lowlands and Edinburgh has the crown jewels of Scotland and more 20th Century military flare.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillStirling Castle or Edinburgh ? Tough choice. Stirling is a Medieval wonder guarding the lowlands and Edinburgh has the crown jewels of Scotland and more 20th Century military flare.
Don't be deceived by the exterior, the interior is a wonder of illusions and visualisation. If you do the castle then stop here too!
437 locals recommend
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillDon't be deceived by the exterior, the interior is a wonder of illusions and visualisation. If you do the castle then stop here too!
Its raining. So, time for a whiz around 15,000 years of Scottish History from the Mesolithic to the Industrial and beyond... I like the Roman invasion section though.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Its raining. So, time for a whiz around 15,000 years of Scottish History from the Mesolithic to the Industrial and beyond... I like the Roman invasion section though.
Ardlui
Hire boats kayaks etc
Shopping
Glasgow
Shopping Heaven
intu Braehead
King's Inch RoadShopping under a massive mall
Food Scene
Costa Coffee
28 W Princes Stnice take away coffee
Caulders
Erskine BridgeBrilliant Nick Nairn Cafe and Garden Centre
Cameron House Lodges
Wonderful restaurants with views of Loch Lonond
McDonald's
27 Glasgow RdOkay so its not Cameron House but nice treat for the kids - sometimes.
Starbucks Coffee
Dumbarton RoadBrand new Starbucks
This is a gem of a place, real farm food, fresh and home made, in stunning ornate garden surroundings. A must for visitors.
Ardardan Walled Garden Nursery
This is a gem of a place, real farm food, fresh and home made, in stunning ornate garden surroundings. A must for visitors.
Blue Lagoon
Best Fish and Chips in the area
The House Of Darrach
Great restaurant and luxury Scottish goods - shopping
The ultimate sea food restaurant in a true Highland location surrounded by rivers, Loch's and mountains.
58 locals recommend
Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd
The ultimate sea food restaurant in a true Highland location surrounded by rivers, Loch's and mountains.
We love this place, family friendly, next door to Cameron House and much cheaper, young kids love the big fish tank, great outdoor seating for Loch Lomond views
6 locals recommend
Marina Duck Bay
We love this place, family friendly, next door to Cameron House and much cheaper, young kids love the big fish tank, great outdoor seating for Loch Lomond views
Everything Else
Ultimate equestrian centre in the West of Scotland and fantastic restaurant.
11 locals recommend
Ingliston Country Club
Old Greenock RoadUltimate equestrian centre in the West of Scotland and fantastic restaurant.
Arts & Culture
Great cinema, always quiet with plenty of seats, no need to book.
7 locals recommend
Showcase Cinemas Paisley
Griffen AvenueGreat cinema, always quiet with plenty of seats, no need to book.
Essentials
Asda Dumbarton Superstore
Glasgow RoadCheap and cheerful groceries