A Scot Returns Home

Dumbarton Castle

Our next stop was at Dumbarton Castle.  It is the oldest known fortification in Scotland and sits above the Clyde River famous for ship building and trade.  Scottish patriots feel strongly about this castle since it always stood up after terrible times and became strong after each one of them.  It even played a key anti-aircraft function during WWII.  Wonderful explanation here:  <https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/dumbarton-castle-0014089>.

Entrance at the water side.

Gate house to upper ramparts.

Narrow stairway to the upper levels; a real death trap.

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Shield wall on cliff side.

Panorama of Dumbarton town from castle ramparts.

Artillery site on hilltop.

Inside of the magazine building where powder and shot were housed.

Remnants of the tower where William Wallace was held after capture.

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