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Dunbartonshire Postcards for Sale

Browse vintage Dunbartonshire postcards for sale, featuring collectable views of Dumbarton Castle and Loch Lomond, along with other towns across the county.

If you're interested in a neighbouring collection, take a look at our Stirlingshire postcards, or use the search on this page to find a particular place name or landmark.

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Dunbartonshire Postcards: From Dumbarton Castle to Loch Lomond

Dumbarton Castle sits at the heart of this collection, built on Dumbarton Rock, which served as the capital of the ancient kingdom of Strathclyde from around the 5th century, when it was known as Alt Clut. The medieval castle was begun in 1220 under Alexander II, and in 1548 it sheltered a young Mary, Queen of Scots before she sailed from there to France for her own safety.

Loch Lomond is another defining Dunbartonshire subject. It's the largest loch in Great Britain by surface area, covering around 27.5 square miles, and is overlooked by Ben Lomond, the most southerly Munro at 974 metres. Its basin was carved by glaciers at the end of the last Ice Age, and the loch is said to have inspired the well-known song The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond.

Postcards from Balloch, Helensburgh, Alexandria and Luss appear in this collection too, and we add new stock regularly.

FAQs

Why was Dumbarton Rock so important historically?
Dumbarton Rock served as the capital of the ancient kingdom of Strathclyde from around the 5th century, when it was known as Alt Clut, and it later withstood Viking attacks before the medieval castle was built there from 1220 under Alexander II.

Did Mary, Queen of Scots really stay at Dumbarton Castle?
Yes, Mary, Queen of Scots sheltered at Dumbarton Castle in 1548, at the age of five, before sailing from there to France for her own safety.

Is Loch Lomond really the largest loch in Britain?
Yes, by surface area Loch Lomond is the largest loch in Great Britain, covering around 27.5 square miles, though Loch Ness holds more water by volume.

Do your Dunbartonshire postcards cover towns beyond Dumbarton and Loch Lomond?
Yes, postcards from Balloch, Helensburgh, Alexandria and Luss appear across the collection, and we add new stock regularly.

What period are these Dunbartonshire postcards from?
Most date from the early to mid-1900s, though this varies by item. Where a postcard has been posted, the postmark on the back can help pinpoint an exact date, and we note this in the listing where we know it.

Are the postcards used or unused?
You'll find a mix throughout this collection. Each listing shows whether that particular postcard has been posted or not.

Do you combine postage if I order more than one postcard?
Yes, we combine postage across all items on our store. We post worldwide, and UK orders of £50 and over qualify for free shipping.

How are the postcards packaged when posted?
Each postcard is placed within a protective sleeve and posted in a hardback envelope, to keep it protected in transit.

Is the postcard photo the actual item I'll receive?
Yes, every photo shows the exact postcard you'll receive, not a generic or stock image.

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