The longest ship name in the Royal Navy is not always an advantage. In fact, it can sometimes weigh a few hundred tons. In this case, the name is longer than the ship herself. When you stand on ...

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One of Scotland’s most famous castles is due to reopen its doors after being closed for essential conversation work. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited ...

HISTORIANS reckon they have uncovered a secret site at Dumbarton Castle with sensational links to both William Wallace AND Robert the Bruce. Local group Strathleven Artizans believe they have located ...

THE ending could have been so different. The man who headed the greatest military superpower of his age was forced into ignominious exile on the remote island of St Helena after his defeat at the ...

It surprises me that some Sons and Daughters of the Rock know nothing of the history of Dumbarton Castle. And I’m frequently dumfoonert by the fact that large numbers of Dumbartonians have never ...

The donation of an eight-foot name plaque from Fisheries Patrol HMS Dumbarton Castle to the Burgh has been described as a “great honor”, according to the Dumbarton Reporter in an article written by ...

Discussions are being held over the potential name change of a Dumbarton train station in a bid to boost links with historic Dumbarton Castle. Scottish Rail Holdings and ScotRail have held discussions ...

Plans to boost historic Dumbarton Castle have been welcomed with a focus on increasing funding and boosting footfall at the landmark site. Dumbarton Labour MSP Jackie Baillie and the Dumbarton Castle ...

Adrian - known as Fred in his navy days - served on one of the supply ships in the Falklands War In 1982 I joined my first ship, which was HMS Dumbarton Castle, and I was the youngest member of the ...

THIS stunning 14-bedroom Dumbarton castle is on the market for just £675,000. The plush Victorian mansion lies on the former Royal hunting ground of King Robert the Bruce. The castle is on the market ...