West Dunbartonshire
Locator map for the Scottish administrative region of West Dunbartonshire.
Unitary authority in west central Scotland, created in 1996 from parts of two districts of Strathclyde region.
Area
177 sq km/68 sq mi
Towns
Dumbarton (administrative headquarters), Clydebank, Alexandria
Physical
Leven valley and coastal land of Firth of Clyde rise toward the upland plateau of the Kilpatrick Hills
Features
Dumbarton Castle (14th century)
Industries
whisky distilling, light manufacturing
Agriculture
sheep
Population
(2001) 93,400
History
industrial area of west central Scotland, targeted by Germans and bombed in World War II; heart of ancient kingdom of Strathclyde
Economy Within the Glasgow economy. The area is undergoing a transition as it seeks to redevelop following the loss of its industrial base. |
Environment There are 14 Sites of Special Scientific Interest, one National Nature Reserve, one Ramsar (wetland site), one Special Protection Area, one National Scenic Area, one regional park, and one country Park. |
Administrative history Parts of Dumbarton district were merged with Clydebank district into West Dunbartonshire in 1996. Prior to 1975, the area was part of the county of Dunbartonshire. |
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