Dumbarton castle

Fimi 2022 flying early morning at Dumbarton Castle, Also Dumbarton FC Stadium, The ship grave yard (better viewed at low tide) and with Ben Lomond in the background
Dumbarton Rock was formed between 330 and 340 million years ago, during the Early Carboniferous period, a time of widespread volcanic activity in the area where Glasgow is now situated; over time, the softer exterior of the volcano weathered away, leaving behind a volcanic plug of basalt
Dumbarton Castle guards the point where the River Leven joins the River Clyde. Its recorded history goes back 1,500 years.
Back then, the place was known as Alt Clut (‘Rock of the Clyde’). Later it became known by the Gaelic name Dun Breatann (‘Fortress of the Britons’) from which the name Dumbarton is derived.
In the 1220s, the castle was a border stronghold - the Norwegian frontier lay just 10 miles downriver. The Treaty of Perth (1266) gave control of the Western Isles to the Scottish Crown, removing the threat from Norway - but an even greater menace from England soon replaced it.
Dumbarton was an important royal castle in the Middle Ages. In later centuries, Dumbarton Rock became a mighty garrison fortress, its defences packed with guns. It last saw military action as recently as the Second World War.

[@pippushooting]

Bellissimo castello e riprese carissimo amico. Coplimenti, like e visualizzazione completa, Buona giornata.

[@SkyHighVideos-4kAerialMedia]

Thank you very kindly my friend best wishes and have an epic adventure soon 😊 👍

[@BaqPaqJaq]

Great video Billy! What a stunning castle.

[@SkyHighVideos-4kAerialMedia]

Thanks for popping in and watching best wishes and happy flying 😊 👍

[@JGucka]

Once again a well made video. It's very beautiful there. Wonderful footage. I really enjoyed watching. Many greetings 😀

[@SkyHighVideos-4kAerialMedia]

Thanks very kindly for watching and your very kind comment best regards and happy flying 👍😊

[@johnmontague4245]

Hi Billy, I’m the guy with the dog that you spoke to as you left the castle ground to go and fly around the stadium. You have produced a wonderful video, with music to match, and some very spectacular shots. Well done sir….great job. Did you ever go looking for Overtoun House ?

[@SkyHighVideos-4kAerialMedia]

Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. I did look at Overtoun House and what a great building it is but with it been occupied I went back to St Peter's, not everyone's cup of tea but it's a great place to fly, best regards and I hope you get out with your Mini 3 soon 😊👍

[@johnmontague4245]

@@SkyHighVideos-4kAerialMediaCheers Billy. Subscribed.

[@hdi4eva-castlesbydrone531]

That castle and location is awesome. Fantastic drone shots in beautiful lighting conditions and great video again, Billy. 🤘👍

[@SkyHighVideos-4kAerialMedia]

Thank you Michael it was a beautiful morning but quite windy at 80mtrs. I know there Fimi has its problems and it's critics but I find it a formidable drone for the money 😊👍

[@hdi4eva-castlesbydrone531]

@@SkyHighVideos-4kAerialMedia It indeed is.👍

[@droneflight9524]

Fantastisch wie immer!

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Thanks ever so kindly 👍 😊

[@flyguy1359]

Nice one Billy! Good park up near there for an overnight in the van too! 👍

[@SkyHighVideos-4kAerialMedia]

was a nice trip out great for flying at a few places 😊👍

[@petr-podrouzek]

Very nice, my friend 🙂

[@SkyHighVideos-4kAerialMedia]

Thanks very much for your kind comment best wishes 👍😊

[@wcatfn7928]

It has been a while since I saw content from your good self. Suffice to say, you nailed it. I am wanting to enter the scene, to be there. Thanks for sharing.

[@SkyHighVideos-4kAerialMedia]

Thank you very kindly, your right it has been a while, I'm still flying but maybe not as much as I used to, best wishes and have a great adventure soon 😊👍

[@eyeintheskydrone4k]

Stunning views of the Castle. Well done Amazing

[@SkyHighVideos-4kAerialMedia]

Thanks ever so kindly 👍😊

[@rosiemcnaughton9933]

Agree with comment below!

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hahah thank you 👍😊