Other Bute Resources

Here's a curated selection of excellent Bute-related internet resources. All are external sites with their own privacy policies.

Above and Below

Fascinating short videos of Bute - above the ground using drones and below the sea using snorkelling and diving gear

Ailsa Gillies' Blog

Ailsa is a young freelance journalist who regularly writes articles featuring Bute

Bute At War

A fabulously in-depth website detailing Bute's role in the world wars

Bute Yard

A Mount Stuart Trust and Bute Gin Company partnership to develop a flexible events space and food hub for festivals, markets and community celebrations

Insta Photos of Bute

A collection of Instagram photos owned by many different authors all tagged as being taken on Bute

Jim Osborne's Bute Walks

Jim Osborne has developed a YouTube playlist featuring many of his walks of Bute

Michael Murray's Isle of Bute Video Channel

Michael is a popular local character who spends much of his spare time walking his dog all over Bute, camera in tow!

NLS Moving Image Archive

The National Library of Scotland has an impressive archive of moving images, including 100+ clips dating from 1918 onwards

Bute Facebook Pages

The following pages and groups are on Facebook - an account will be required and you may need to apply to join

Bute Animal Lovers

All things pet-related including relevant local business advertising. No breeder ads.

Bute Bird Group

Public group moderated by Bute Bird Group, part of Buteshire Natural History Society, for those with an interest in the varied bird life around Bute

Bute Buy & Sell

A group for locals to sell secondhand items or distribute free items. No business lstings.

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