Other Local Resources
Whilst PA20.uk aims to be the definitive web resource for all things Bute, there are several excellent alternative resources below that we'd like to share
Above and Below
A growing collection of fascinating short videos of Bute - above the ground using drones and below the sea using snorkelling and diving gear
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Ailsa Gillies' Blog
Ailsa is a young freelance journalist who regularly writes articles featuring Bute
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Bute Buy & Sell
A group for locals to sell secondhand items or distribute free items. No business lstings.
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Bute Kitchen
A collaboration of local food and drink producers, suppliers and hospitality businesses aiming to develop and promote the beautiful and bountiful Isle of Bute for the benefit of all
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Bute Photo Archive Group
Private group sharing pictures and information about Bute and its history
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Bute Yard
A partnership between the Mount Stuart Trust and the Isle of Bute Gin Company to develop a flexible events space and a hub for food festivals, farmers markets and community celebrations to name a few intended uses
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" loading="lazy">Buy and Sell on The Isle of Bute
A local group for local people to sell a few unwanted items. No business listings or links to other sites.
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" loading="lazy">Freebies - Rothesay
A local group allowing individuals to pass on unwanted items for no charge. Wanted posts allowed.
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" loading="lazy">Isle of Bute
A Facebook group dedicated to things associated to Bute. Private group. No sales or job ads.
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Isle of Bute BID
The Isle of Bute BID (Business Improvement District) exists to help local businesses increase their footfall and consumer spend through provision of a safer, cleaner, more efficient and collaborative trading environment
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Jim Osborne's Bute Walks
Jim Osborne has developed a YouTube playlist featuring many of his walks of Bute
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Jobs on Bute
Regularly-updated list of recruitment possibilities for Bute residents and those willing to commute here
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Michael Murray's Isle of Bute Video Channel
Michael is a popular local character, regularly presenting on Bute Island Radio and seemingly spending the majority of his spare time walking his dog all over Bute, camera in tow!
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NLS Moving Image Archive
The National Library of Scotland has an impressive archive of moving images, including 100+ clips dating from 1918 onwards
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" loading="lazy">The Real Isle of Bute Page
A Facebook group dedicated to the wonderful, friendly and welcoming Island of Bute. Private group.
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Visit Bute
Visit Bute is a marketing and tourism collaborative portal to help advertise Isle of Bute businesses operating in the holiday market, to drive tourism to the island
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