Bute is a beautiful, pastoral island on Scotlands west coast. Only 30 miles from Glasgow, our island offers all the benefits of Scottish island without the tiresome travel arrangements of destinations further afield.
Come and experience the wonderful splendour of Mount Stuart House and Gardens.
The classic Victorian seafront facade, promenade and pier in Rothesay were in... Read More
The inaugural event in 2008 was a celebration of Tasty, Fresh and Seasonal locally-sourced food. It showcased the finest fresh produce from Bute and the surrounding areas of Argyll, as well as showing the importance of eating food that is good, clean and fair - in line with the values of ‘Slow Food’. eatBute08 was organised and promoted by Mount Stuart Trust in association with Slow Food UK and... Read More
Bute is very handy for Glasgow and it's airports
Getting to Bute
By Air
With International flights arriving at both Glasgow and Prestwick airports, Bute is only about 1.5 hours travelling time from landing.
By Car
The island is served by 2 Caledonian MacBrayne ferry links. In the north at Rhubodach (pron. Rooboduch - the “ch” as in “loch”) you can cross from the mainland to Bute in a few mins. The main ferry link is from Wemyss Bay (pron. Weems). The crossing takes around 35mins.
By Rail
The ferry terminal is well served by rail links from Glasgow Central Station.
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SATURDAY 21st AUGUST 2010
To enhance the Bute Games weekend there are 2 events for you to enjoy in 2010
On Friday 20th August Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain will be performing at the Rothesay Pavilion. Full details can be found here
On Saturday night there is an after games ceilidh at Mountstuart House with music from the [...]
Rothesays Victorian Loos
Only a few steps from the embarkation gangway on Rothesay Pier, Isle of Bute, lies the most impressive surviving late Victorian public convenience in Scotland, if not Britain.
Commissioned by Rothesay Harbour Trust in 1899 during Rothesay’s hey-day as a holiday resort, the gents lavatory, a most unusual survivor of the Victorian era, was [...]
Try your hand at fishing on Bute’s Lochs.
Loch Fad is tranquil — until you feel the jerk of an 18lb trout, and you know a fight is on. Fish of such size are landed regularly from boat and bank between March and October.
In addition, Quien Loch has its fair share of browns, which will test your [...]
Visit the gothic splendour of Mount Stuart House
This is Britain’s most astounding Victorian gothic mansion. Home to the Stuarts of Bute, descendants of the Royal House of Stuart, this magnificent house sits proudly on the Isle of Bute - ancient stronghold of Scottish kings.
Although it feels as if you have escaped to a wild and [...]
Sailing in Bute’s sheltered waters
The waters around Bute are just as fascinating to explore as the island itself, and the Maids of Bute, the painted rocks on the northwest coast, are a well known landmark.
Moorings
Rothesay
There are now 40 moorings at £7.00 per night. 25 are on the north side of the bay, and 15 on [...]
Ascog Hall Gardens and Victorian Fernery
A three acre garden in a fairy-tale setting with an awe-inspiring Victorian fern house, a fascinating gravel garden favoured by butterflies and visitors alike, and a rose garden abundantly planted with ramblers and old shrub roses. Elsewhere, meandering paths lead through exotic plantings with a mixture of trees, shrubs, bulbs [...]
Rothesay’s famous Grade A-listed Winter Garden now houses one of Scotland’s most innovative and exciting visitor centres, following an extensive and sympathetic restoration programme undertaken by Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling & Trossachs Tourist Board. Your exploration of the beautiful Isle of Bute begins here. We’re open every day including Saturdays and Sundays. We [...]
