From the prehistoric remains of the Cochno Stone buried in the hills above Clydebank, to Dumbarton’s royal links to Robert the Bruce, to the industrial heritage of the Vale’s Turkey Red dyeworks and the Clyde’s shipbuilders, our local area is steeped in fascinating … [Read more...] about Take A Minute
Heritage
Pictures of Our Past
Words by Steven Hastings Photos by Chris McCaughey & by project participants They say a picture paints a thousand words, it can also tell you about the past. I am a member of Stepping Stones, a mental health charity for West Dunbartonshire. Earlier this year we were … [Read more...] about Pictures of Our Past
Saving Dumbarton’s Station Heritage
by Jeremy Watson Dumbarton Central Station was built in the heyday of rail travel when stations were built to reflect this with grandeur and ample passenger facilities. These days most stations are little more than arrival and departure points. But some, such as Dumbarton … [Read more...] about Saving Dumbarton’s Station Heritage
Birlin Bannocks
Words by Steven Hastings Photo by Lottie Barker The people and stories of Dumbarton West have featured in a community film about the local area. Lottie Baker of Clifftop Projects and film maker Joe Dalton teamed up with Anne Pitcher, storyteller in residence for Dumbarton … [Read more...] about Birlin Bannocks
Skylark Skiffs
Words by Jenny Watson & Photos by Harvey Smart Recovery takes many shapes and sizes, but when it brings a community together something magic seems to happen. Regular readers might remember a story in Issue 11 about a little boat with a big heart. For those who missed … [Read more...] about Skylark Skiffs