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Dumbarton Castle

Dumbarton Castle

Historic Environment Scotland

Open to the public

Heritage site in West Dunbartonshire

16 artworks

Part of Historic Environment Scotland

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The paintings relating to Dumbarton Castle and belonging to Historic Scotland reflect the monarchical, military, geological and scenic significance of this remarkable landform situated on the Firth of Clyde. The volcanic rock formation has been a strategic location over many centuries and cultures; its recorded history stretches back over 1,500 years. The painting collection in the castle, which was extensively fortified during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, includes a number of extremely important royal portraits, including King James VI of Scotland and I of England, after Daniel Mytens; Queen Elizabeth I; and Mary, Queen of Scots. Another painting, after Horatio McCulloch, 'View of the Clyde and Dumbarton Rock', shows the rock and castle serving as the background to a domesticated, harmonious rural vista.

Castle Road, Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire G82 1JJ Scotland

hs.website@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

01389 732 167

There are 547 steps throughout the castle making the property unsuitable for visitors using wheelchairs or with limited mobility. Please note that dogs (with the exception of guide dogs) are not permitted at this property as access is through the roofed shop and museum. The rock is a site of special scientific interest and so it is important to protect its geology, plants, wildlife and archaeology. Admission prices are charged for all Historic Scotland properties. For further details of times of opening please telephone or see our website.

http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/propertyresults/propertyoverview.htm?PropID=pl_100&PropName=Dumb

Artworks

  • Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1587)
    Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1587) unknown artist
    Dumbarton Castle
  • Sergeant A. Lawrence of the Dumbartonshire Volunteer Rifle Corp
    Sergeant A. Lawrence of the Dumbartonshire Volunteer Rifle Corp unknown artist
    Dumbarton Castle
  • Elizabeth I (1533–1603)
    Elizabeth I (1533–1603) Federico Zuccaro (c.1540/1541–1609) (after)
    Dumbarton Castle
  • View of the Clyde and Dumbarton Rock
    View of the Clyde and Dumbarton Rock Horatio McCulloch (1805–1867) (after)
    Dumbarton Castle
  • James VI (1566–1625)
    James VI (1566–1625) Daniel Mytens (c.1590–1647) (after)
    Dumbarton Castle
  • The Earl of Lennox (1574–1624)
    The Earl of Lennox (1574–1624) Cornelius Johnson (1593–1661) (possibly)
    Dumbarton Castle
  • Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1587)
    Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1587) British (English) School
    Dumbarton Castle
  • 9 more

Not every artwork is on display – if you would like to see a particular work, contact the venue before your visit

Historic Environment Scotland has another 345 artworks

Artists

  • Mary Nevill, Lady Dacre; Gregory Fiennes, 10th Baron Dacre
    Hans Eworth (c.1520–after 1578)
  • Sir Alexander Malet and Lady Malet in the Blue Drawing Room at Wilbury
    unknown artist
  • Glasgow Cathedral
    British (Scottish) School
  • Vincent Denne
    Cornelius Johnson (1593–1661)
  • Julia Elizabeth Ripley (1829–1867), Wife of Richard H. Howard
    Hermann Schmiechen (1855–1895)
  • Loch Awe, Argyll and Bute
    Horatio McCulloch (1805–1867)
  • John Jacob Smith (1790–1873)
    British (English) School
  • William Laud (1573–1645), Archbishop of Canterbury (1633–1645)
    Daniel Mytens (c.1590–1647)
  • Portrait of a Lady
    Federico Zuccaro (c.1540/1541–1609)
  • Sir John Lavery (1856–1941)
    George Henry Paulin (1888–1962)
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Venues in West Dunbartonshire

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    Scottish Maritime Museum, Dumbarton
  • West Dunbartonshire Libraries and Cultural Services: Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery
  • West Dunbartonshire Libraries and Cultural Services: Dumbarton Municipal Buildings