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
Industries:
Whisky distilling, light manufacturing
Agriculture:
Sheep; not significant
Population:
(1995) 96,300
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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