Words & Photos By Jeremy Watson Motivated by considerable concern about its condition, Dumbarton Stations Improvement Trust (DSIT) commissioned a comprehensive assessment of Dumbarton Central Station. Funded through the WDC Common Good Fund a team of conservation … [Read more...] about Dumbarton Central Station: An Intriguing Past
Local Places
A Community’s Course
Words & Photos by Ben Pryde It has been 95 years since Dalmuir Municipal Golf Course first opened its doors to the public, yet people from across the community still flock to play the peaceful yet enthralling municipal course. As it’s not nationally ranked or part of any … [Read more...] about A Community’s Course
Welcome to the Knowes (knowes – Scots: a rough hilly area)
Words & Photos by Sam Gibson The Hardgate (or Faifley) Knowes consist of a rocky ridge which runs through Hardgate between the Faifley housing estate and Hardgate Golf course. Perhaps the terrain gave the name to Hardgate itself as it was once on the main road from Old … [Read more...] about Welcome to the Knowes (knowes – Scots: a rough hilly area)
Village Church Saved by its Community
Words by Harvey Smart Photos Courtesy of the Kilmaronock Old Kirk Trust Nestled along the historic route connecting Balloch and Stirling, an 1800s church sits on the Lowlands-Highlands fault line. The surrounding land, older than the church itself, contains ancient … [Read more...] about Village Church Saved by its Community
Discovering Denny
Discovering Denny Words by Annie Jordan & Photos by Jim Stevens The Denny Ship Model Experimental Tank in Dumbarton, known locally as the Denny Tank, is part of the Scottish Maritime Museum. To my shame, I had passed the building my entire life, but never … [Read more...] about Discovering Denny