Dumbarton Castle Tours

Photo by Daniel Valentine
Photo by Daniel Valentine
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Photo by Angela Newlands
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Photo by Jock Watson
A day out at Dumbarton Castle brings history to life. Look up at its time-weary walls and pull out your guidebook to find out about its rich past.

This fortified complex is on the to-do lists of many travelers to Dumbarton. But Dumbarton Castle isn't the area's only highlight. Loch Lomond Shores, SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium, and Balloch Castle are some other recommended attractions nearby.

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The Gailes Hotel and Spa

The Gailes Hotel and Spa

4 out of 5
per person
Oct 19 - Oct 22
found 11 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Minneapolis (MSP) to Glasgow (GLA)
8.6/10 Excellent! (347 reviews)
Overpriced. I honestly think this hotel charges so much purely because they have a spa and golf course, the rooms certainly don't reflect the price.

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

VKM Apartments

VKM Apartments

4 out of 5
Pollokshields
per person
Sep 24 - Sep 29
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (NYC) to Glasgow (GLA)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)
The property is great! Good location very close by transportation and clean. Very spacious and good for a group of friends or family. I would strongly recommend staying there.

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Ingliston Country Club Hotel

Ingliston Country Club Hotel

3.5 out of 5
per person
Oct 19 - Oct 22
found 11 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Minneapolis (MSP) to Glasgow (GLA)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (778 reviews)
We stayed in the two bedroom cabins, not the hotel. Everything was very nice including the staff. The restaurant was very nice as well.

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Popular places to visit

Port Glasgow; Strathclyde.

Newark Castle

After visiting Newark Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Port Glasgow. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Newark Castle
18 miles north of Glasgow you will find Geilston Garden. When you enter the garden walk past the house and through the iron gate into the wooded glen. Follow the burn

Geilston Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Geilston Garden, a lovely green space in Cardross. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Geilston Garden
Aw look at the ducks #Waterlust #WeekendGetaway

Loch Lomond Shores

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Loch Lomond Shores in Balloch. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Loch Lomond Shores
Balloch castle, a beautiful country house.🌳 Built in the 19th century it is now part of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Too bad it's not open to the public but maybe someday.🤞🏻 .

Balloch Castle Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Balloch Castle Country Park, a lovely green space in Alexandria. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Balloch Castle Country Park
Balloch castle, a beautiful country house.🌳 Built in the 19th century it is now part of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Too bad it's not open to the public but maybe someday.🤞🏻 .

Balloch Castle

Balloch Castle is just one of the places to see in Alexandria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Balloch Castle

Denny Tank

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Denny Tank in Dumbarton. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Denny Tank

Best Lodging Options Near Dumbarton Castle

Abbotsford Hotel

Abbotsford Hotel

3 out of 5
Stirling Road, Dumbarton, Scotland
Abbotsford Hotel
Bonhill Getaway

Bonhill Getaway

3.5 out of 5
19 Bonhill Road, Dumbarton, Scotland
Bonhill Getaway
Lochway Hotel

Lochway Hotel

3 out of 5
Dumbarton Road, Milton, Dumbarton, Scotland
Lochway Hotel
Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort

Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort

4 out of 5
Old Greenock Rd, Langbank, Port Glasgow, Scotland
Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort
Studio Apartments

Studio Apartments

Langbank
Studio Apartments
Super King Lodge-sleeps 2-hottub-sea View

Super King Lodge-sleeps 2-hottub-sea View

3.5 out of 5
Nethermill Lodges, Netherton Road, Port Glasgow, Scotland
Super King Lodge-sleeps 2-hottub-sea View
Ingliston Country Club Hotel

Ingliston Country Club Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Old Greenock Road, Bishopton, Scotland
Ingliston Country Club Hotel
Finlaystone Barns luxury apartments

Finlaystone Barns luxury apartments

Port Glasgow
Finlaystone Barns luxury apartments
Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort

Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort

5 out of 5
Mar Hall Drive, Bishopton, Scotland
Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort
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