Guidebook for Isle of Bute
Food Scene
West End Cafe - Bute
1-3 GallowgateBest fish and chips in Rothesay!
Situated overlooking a beautiful fine white sandy beach with the Mull of Kintyre beyond is a little gem of a cafe/ diner. From the outside camouflged to blend in with the tree line, inside is a 60's style diner. The helpful friendly staff bring a varied value packed menu.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Ettrick Bay Tea Room
Situated overlooking a beautiful fine white sandy beach with the Mull of Kintyre beyond is a little gem of a cafe/ diner. From the outside camouflged to blend in with the tree line, inside is a 60's style diner. The helpful friendly staff bring a varied value packed menu.
Arts & Culture
Britain's most astounding Victorian Gothic mansion and one of the world's great houses.
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Mount Stuart
Britain's most astounding Victorian Gothic mansion and one of the world's great houses.
An independently run museum where visitors can explore the Natural and Historical Heritage of the Isle of Bute. The History & Archaeology Gallery has displays covering aspects of Bute's History from Mesolithic and Neolithic times through to the 20th century. The Natural History Gallery allows visitors to explore geology, plants, animals and birds.
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Bute Museum
7 Stuart StAn independently run museum where visitors can explore the Natural and Historical Heritage of the Isle of Bute. The History & Archaeology Gallery has displays covering aspects of Bute's History from Mesolithic and Neolithic times through to the 20th century. The Natural History Gallery allows visitors to explore geology, plants, animals and birds.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful deserted sandy beach with bird hide at one end
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Ettrick Bay Beach
Beautiful deserted sandy beach with bird hide at one end
Ardencraig Garden Council
6 Ardencraig LnUnique walled gardens, free to enter.
My favourite beach on Bute, set back a bit from the road and with gorgeous views to Inchmarnock and Arran.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Scalpsie Bay
My favourite beach on Bute, set back a bit from the road and with gorgeous views to Inchmarnock and Arran.
Peaceful village with beach and moorings - tea and cake in the Post Office! Views to the Cumbraes.
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Kilchattan Bay
Peaceful village with beach and moorings - tea and cake in the Post Office! Views to the Cumbraes.
The only sunken fernery in the UK, with beautiful indoor and outdoor plants and gardens.
Ascog Hall Gardens and Victorian Fernery
The only sunken fernery in the UK, with beautiful indoor and outdoor plants and gardens.
Essentials
Fresh & Press
4 Argyle StLaundrette directly below the flat!
Main supermarket for the island, located just round the corner from the flat.
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Co-op Food - Rothesay - Bridge Street
Bridge StreetMain supermarket for the island, located just round the corner from the flat.
Rothesay Health Center
High StreetMain hospital and minor injuries centre on the island.
LloydsPharmacy
6-7 Victoria StLocal pharmacy including dispensing prescriptions.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Port Inn
Unique atmosphere in this "Russian Tavern"!
Harry Haw's
25 High StLocal microbrewery which offers brewery tours and indvidual beers!
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Bute Brew Co
61-67 Columshill StLocal microbrewery which offers brewery tours and indvidual beers!
Getting Around
Ferries to mainland Scotland at Wemyss Bay (train connections to Glasgow and central Scotland). Crossing time 35 minutes.
Rothesay Ferry Terminal station
Ferries to mainland Scotland at Wemyss Bay (train connections to Glasgow and central Scotland). Crossing time 35 minutes.
Guildford Square station
Central bus terminus for the Isle of Bute. Bus operator: West Coast Motors
Rothesay Motor Services
56-62 Ladeside StLocal garage
Ferry terminal for "back door" ferry across the Kyles of Bute to Colintraive on "Argyll's Secret Coast". Crossing time 5 minutes.
Rhubodach - Colintraive
Rhubodach - ColintraiveFerry terminal for "back door" ferry across the Kyles of Bute to Colintraive on "Argyll's Secret Coast". Crossing time 5 minutes.
Port Bannatyne Marina Ltd
73 Marine RdMarina with overnight berths for yachtsmen.
Entertainment & Activities
The island's cinema, in the Winter Gardens. 1 minute from the flat.
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Discovery Centre Cinema
Victoria StreetThe island's cinema, in the Winter Gardens. 1 minute from the flat.