A BROCHURE aimed at attracting tourists to some of the most notable historic sites in Scotland has been blasted as being "totally incomplete" by Robert the Bruce enthusiasts.

Duncan Thomson, chairman of Strathleven Artizans, is disgusted that there is not one mention of the King's strong links to Dumbarton in the historical background provided on the guide.

Launched as part of the Homecoming celebrations, the Following in the Family Footsteps pamphlet guides visitors to key sites associated with famous Scots families, including the Bruces.

Duncan told the Reporter: "The most important part of Robert the Bruce's history is not even acknowledged in this latest tourist brochure - it's appalling.

"These people do not seem to understand that this trail is totally incomplete.

"How pathetic is it that Cardross is not even mentioned anywhere in the information they are putting out there." It is believed that the mains of Cardross, which is in the modern day Renton, is the exact location of the Royal Manor of Robert the Bruce and he lived on this land until his death on June 7 1329.

The King's internal organs are also thought likely to be buried in St Serf's church, in Levengrove Park, which provides another strong link to the area.

Despite no mention of these connections in the brochure - which was produced by Historic Scotland, the National Trust for Scotland and Historic Houses Association - it has been claimed that it is only meant to "whet people's appetite" for the country's amazing history.