Street parties and community events were held over the four-day bank holiday weekend as residents came together to mark the Queen’s historic Platinum Jubilee.
The celebrations kicked off on Thursday evening with the lighting of a beacon at the top of Dumbarton Castle.
Linda Moffat, the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire, did the honours and was joined by Provost Douglas McAllister, Chief Executive Joyce White OBE, Historic Environmental Scotland and piper Colin Lawrie, who played a special piece of music written for the occasion.
Our photographer Colin Garvie was behind the lens capturing some of the events organised by residents and community groups over the long weekend.
Residents got into the spirit in Bonhill with the residents of Broomhill Crescent hosting a street party on Saturday.
The weather was glorious throughout the day as they served up a tribute in the sun to the Queen.
There was also a carnival atmosphere in Gartocharn where villagers held a Jubilee party while also marking the birthday of the village’s Kilmaronock Millennium Hall.
Organisers put up bunting and staged activities such as races and games, bouncy castles, tea and cake and ice cream, followed with a hog roast and BBQ in the evening alongside a children’s disco.
Pupils from Gartocharn Primary designed a logo marking the event.
Schools and nurseries across the area also marked the occasion, including at Balloch Early Learning Childcare Centre where the youngsters enjoyed a tea party.
Over in Dumbarton, the Friends of St Augustine’s held an afternoon tea in the church, with some royally dressing for the occasion.
They enjoyed ‘Palace Bingo’, created their own crowns and reminisced on where they were when the long reign started.
Residents at Balquhidder Care Home in Alexandria celebrated throughout the four-day bank holiday weekend, including having a garden party with entertainers on Friday afternoon.
Those at Crosslet House care home in Dumbarton also held a number of special events.
The residents, many of whom have personal recollections of Her Majesty’s Coronation in 1953, enjoyed a Royal-themed garden party with treats and musical entertainment provided by local band Toast.
Beth Watts, originally from Renton, was 19 when Queen Elizabeth took the throne and she revealed the part her husband Iain played in the big day.
She said: “Iain was a soldier in the Scots Guards and he was among those picked out to be part of the procession escorting the Queen’s carriage to the ceremony.
“I was watching it on TV with my mum and dad at their house in Alexandria, but while we never managed to catch a glimpse of Iain among the crowds we were all proud that he was paying a small part in the occasion.
“I remember here in West Dunbartonshire there were a lot of flags and celebrations too and it’s lovely that all these years on we are having another wee party to celebrate.”
