Dumbarton Rock
Dumbarton Rock enters written history as Alcluith, the seat of Ceretic, the British King of Strathclyde.
It was the capital of the Kingdom of Strathclyde until 1018, when it was absorbed into Scotland by Malcolm II, and by 1222 a castle had been built on it, ending its time as a fort, but continuing its use as defensive site.
Alternative names for Dumbarton Rock
Alcluith
Where is Dumbarton Rock?
Dumbarton Rock is in the parish of Dumbarton and the county of Dunbartonshire.
Grid reference: NS 39988 74485
Lat / long: 55.9368, -4.563143
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The Abbotsford Hotel
1.5km away
Premier Inn Dumbarton / Loch Lomond
2.3km away
Best Western Gleddoch House Hotel & Leisure Club
2.4km away
The Millers Guesthouse
3.9km away
Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort
5.5km away
Erskine Bridge Hotel
7.5km away
Cameron House Luxury Lodges
8.7km away
The Carrick at Cameron House Luxury Lodges
8.7km away
Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre
8.9km away
Cameron House on Loch Lomond
8.9km away
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Premier Inn Dumbarton / Loch Lomond
2.3km away
Best Western Gleddoch House Hotel & Leisure Club
2.4km away
Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort
5.5km away
Ardardan Tearoom
8.1km away
Cameron House on Loch Lomond
8.9km away
Premier Inn Greenock
10.5km away
Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport
11.5km away
Premier Inn Glasgow (Paisley)
11.5km away
Ramada Glasgow Airport
11.7km away
Premier Inn Glasgow Airport
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