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Dumbarton is a fantastic stop over town to spend some days in (with Loch Lomond minutes away), before going further north to the Highlands, Fort William, Inverness and Loch Ness on your vacation (they're only a few hours drive away). 

We're only a 15 minute drive from Glasgow Airport on the west coast; and Prestwick Airport is about 55 minutes away.   We're in a very central location in the town: a 15 minute walk from Dumbarton Town Centre which has many shops, restaurants and pubs; and there are also many other excellent pubs and restaurants in the immediate area catering for every taste.  We also have many beautiful local walks and cycling routes.

We are an ideal base for touring all around this area of Scotland.  Whether it's the city or tranquil countryside you're after - or a bit of both, we have the best of both worlds.  Loch Lomond, Balloch, Helensburgh and Clydebank are right on our doorstep; we're ideal for day trips to places such as Luss, Stirling, Troon, Ayr(shire), Callander, Dunoon, the Trossachs, Inveraray, Aberfoyle and Oban.  Even Edinburgh is only a 70 minute drive away!  Glasgow City Centre with it's wonderful museums, shops, restaurants and night life is also only 25 minutes away.  And of course Dumbarton Castle is right on our doorstep. 

If you're a golf enthusiast Loch Lomond Golf Club, where the Barclay's Scottish Open takes place every July, is a 15 minute drive away.  The new golf course, The Carrick, at Cameron House, also at Loch Lomond is 10 minute drive.  Don't forget to visit Dumbarton Golf Club while you're here too! 

If Whisky is your thing, the very well know Auchentoshan Distillery is 10 minutes from us.  They welcome visitors and have daily guided tours.

For the gardeners (or even if you're not a gardener!), Loch Lomond Homes & Garden Centre (a few minutes from us) is HIGHLY recommended.  You can spend the whole day here with so many amazing things to see and do.  Includes a fantastic cafe - you can download the menu at the bottom of this page.

Scotland is world famous for it's fishing holidays and angling breaks.  The River Leven and Loch Lomond provide great salmon and trout fishing.

If you're interested in walking or climbling, the Munro's are the highest of Scotland's mountains, named after the man who first catalogued them, Sir Hugh Munro.  There are nearly 300 mountains above 3000 feet.  Ben Lomond is the closest to us.  We're also very close to the start of the 95 mile long West Highland Way - a walking route from Milngavie to Fort William.

The popular Unit 23 Skate Park (Unit 23 Skatepark), which is one of the largest and most popular parks of it's kind in the UK, is only a few minutes walk from us.  Dumbarton Football Club is also only a 10 minute walk away, right next to the Castle.

Dumbarton Public Library is a short 10 minute walk away.  Many of our guests go here to research their family history and to take advantage of their free Internet access.  St. Patrick's Roman Catholic church is right across the road from the library, and there are a number of other churches in the area with historic significance.  Dumbarton People's Theatre is also just around the corner.

We are very well situated for the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre (SECC) in Glasgow.  To give you an idea of how convenient we are to get there: Our closest train station is Dumbarton East (5 minute walk away from the B&B); there is a train station actually at the Exhibition Centre, and the journey is less than 30 minutes away from Dumbarton.  It often takes less time travelling from Dumbarton to the SECC than it does to get to the SECC from within the very busy city centre.

We can't possibly mention everything you can do and see on this page, so we've put together a LINKS page with many more suggestions on it for you.  Please do go over and take a look if you get the chance.

There is great transport in the immediate area: a bus stop right across the road and a train station (with it's frequent services to Glasgow City Centre) a 5 minute walk away.  We also have ample off-street private parking if you have a car; and we have a garage if you need to lock up (e.g.) your bikes safely for the night.

We have ample private parking facilities at the back of the house if you have a car; and we have a garage if you need to lock up (e.g.) your bikes safely for the night.