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Clydebank (district)

1975 establishments in Scotland1996 disestablishments in ScotlandClydebankDistricts of ScotlandPolitics of West Dunbartonshire
States and territories disestablished in 1996States and territories established in 1975Strathclyde
West Dunbartonshire Council offices, Clydebank geograph.org.uk 626813
West Dunbartonshire Council offices, Clydebank geograph.org.uk 626813

Clydebank (Scottish Gaelic: Bruach Chluaidh) was, from 1975 to 1996, one of nineteen local government districts in the Strathclyde region of Scotland, covering the town of Clydebank and adjoining areas to the north-west of the city of Glasgow.

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N 55.96 ° E -4.4 °
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West Muirhouses


G81 5QP
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West Dunbartonshire Council offices, Clydebank geograph.org.uk 626813
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