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Dumbarton (Royaume-Uni)
Dumbarton (prononcé en anglais : [dʌmˈbɑːtən], ) est un burgh écossais. C'est une ville du West Dunbartonshire, en Écosse, sur la rive nord de la Clyde, au confluent de la Leven et de l'estuaire de la Clyde. En 2006, sa population était estimée à 19 990 habitants. Le whisky Ballantine's y est produit.
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Dumbarton
Dumbarton (; Scots: Dumbairton, Dumbartoun or Dumbertan; Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Breatann [t̪um ˈpɾʲɛht̪ən̪ˠ] or Dùn Breatainn [t̪um ˈpɾʲɛht̪ɪɲ], meaning 'fort of the Britons') is a town in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, on the north bank of the River Clyde where the River Leven flows into the Clyde estuary. In 2006, it had an estimated population of 19,990.
Dumbarton was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Strathclyde, and later the county town of Dunbartonshire.
Dumbarton Castle, on top of Dumbarton Rock, dominates the area. Dumbarton was a royal burgh between 1222 and 1975.
Dumbarton emerged from the 19th century as a centre for shipbuilding, glassmaking, and whisky production. However, these industries have since declined, and Dumbarton today is increasingly a commuter town for Glasgow 13 miles (21 km) east-southeast of it. Dumbarton F.C. is the local football club.
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Meadow Park, Dumbarton
Meadow Park was a football ground in Dumbarton, Scotland. Located next to Dumbarton Central railway station, it was the home ground of Dumbarton and Dumbarton Harp during its history.
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Dumbarton Central railway station
Dumbarton Central railway station serves the town of Dumbarton in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. This station is on the West Highland Line and the North Clyde Line, 15+3⁄4 miles (25.3 km) northwest of Glasgow Queen Street.
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Townend, Dumbarton
Townend is a moderate to large housing suburb (area) in Dumbarton, Scotland. It stretches from Dumbarton Central Station to Barloan Toll, and to Round Riding Rd to the east.
The area has a mix of residential houses, private and council lets. In the area is the set of River City, a BBC Television soap opera. Dumbarton Common is in Townend, next to the Broadmeadow Industrial Estate and The Meadow Centre, which has the town's swimming bath, sauna, and fitness suite.
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