“From the banks of Loch Lomond to the Shores of the Clyde”

West Dunbartonshire is a great place to live, work and visit.

Connecting the shores of Loch Lomond with Glasgow, Scotland’s Style Capital, West Dunbartonshire provides access to some of Scotland’s most beautiful scenery and a lively network of towns and villages.

Gateway to Scotland’s National Park and home to Inchmurrin Island, Dumbarton Castle and the Erskine Bridge, the region has a rich cultural history forever shaped by its world-wide reputation for shipbuilding.

Abseiling at Milton Crag

Kayaking on Loch Lomond

West Dunbartonshire is the natural location for water sports, golf, walking and fishing. Hosting the many harbours and marinas that line the Clyde coast, we welcome friends and visitors.

From the drama of Dumbarton Rock to the long-established bonded whisky warehouses with their famous guardian geese, West Dunbartonshire seamlessly combines waterfront locations, urban and rural lifestyles, less than 30 minutes from Glasgow City Centre.

Maid of the Loch & Loch Lomond Shores

Balloch Castle Country Park

The area comprises 70 square miles of combined waterfront, urban and rural living and historic landscape which is only a 20 minute drive from Glasgow Airport and easily accessible from Glasgow by car, train, bus, boat and bicycle. There are three town centres; Clydebank, Dumbarton and Alexandria, all with varied retail outlets, and a prestigious shopping and leisure venue at Loch Lomond Shores in Balloch. The gateway to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park is situated within the boundary of West Dunbartonshire as well as the area playing host to two castles, local whisky distilleries, a proud shipping heritage of the River Clyde, varied outdoor pursuits and events, as well as nice places to eat and stay…there is quite literally something to please every visitor!

West Dunbartonshire truly is an interesting and varied place to visit!

Forth & Clyde Canal at Bowling Harbour

Titan Crane, Clydebank

Homecoming Scotland will be marked by a calendar of events and activities synonymous to the area and in line with the Homecoming themes. We would love you to visit our area and enjoy what we have to offer.

For updates and information on planned events and activities for 2009, click on the ‘Local Events’ link below.

Useful links for more information on the local area:

http://www.wdcweb.info/
http://www.visitscottishheartlands.com/