Exploring the History of Dumbartonshire, Scotland

Dumbartonshire is a historic county in Scotland, located on the western coast of the country. It was named after the town of Dumbarton, which was the former capital of the county. The county was formed in 1890 and existed until 1975, when it was abolished and split into two new counties: West Dunbartonshire and East Dunbartonshire.

Dumbartonshire was bordered by the counties of Argyll to the south, Renfrewshire to the east, and Lanarkshire to the southeast. It was located on the River Clyde and included several towns and villages, including Dumbarton, Alexandria, and Helensburgh. The county was known for its agriculture, mining, and shipbuilding industries.

Today, the area that once made up Dumbartonshire is part of the council areas of West Dunbartonshire and East Dunbartonshire, which are both part of the Strathclyde region of Scotland.