David Davidson from the Cardross Inn admitted that the pub’s reopening was an emotional day THE landlord of a popular village pub near Dumbarton was close to tears on the day he reopened for business under the eased lockdown rules. David Davidson said the first four months of 2021 had been much worse for the Cardross Inn than the initial lockdown in the spring of last year. “It is quite emotional,” he told the Reporter. “We’re unsure what everyone’s expectations are going to be, but we’re definitely really excited and really happy to be back trading again.