Visitor Attractions on Bute
Ardbeg (Bute) Baptist Church
7 King Street RothesayA God-centred, Jesus-led Spirit-filled community
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Ascog Hall Gardens & Victorian Fernery
AscogSunken Victorian fernery, gardens and plant hunter trail
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Bute Community Forest
RhubodachCommunity forest with lots of woodland activities for visitors
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Bute Museum and Natural History Society
Stuart Street RothesayIndependently run natural and historical museum of Bute
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Bute School of Art (Ruth Slater)
BallianlayTranquil and inspiring studio for the teaching of art classes for adults
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Craigmore Bowling Club
Mountstuart Road RothesayBowling club and clubhouse with gorgeous views overlooking Loch Striven
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Ettrick Bay Bird Hide
near Ettrick Bay South Ettrick BayBird hide overlooking large sandy bay and adjacent farmland
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Grow Bute Garden Association
RothesayProviding allotments for Bute residents to grow fruit and veg
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Kirk Dam Bird Hide
by Loch Fad RothesayBird hide overlooking freshwater loch with extensive reed beds
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Loch Quien Bird Hide
near Scalpsie Bay ScalpsieBird hide overlooking freshwater loch, woodlands and farm land
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Lodge Rothesay St John No. 292 (292 Club)
3 Chapelhill Road RothesayBute's only masonic lodge established 1821
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Mount Stuart House & Gardens
RothesayBritain's most outstanding Victorian mansion house set in stunning grounds
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Port Bannatyne Golf Club
Bannatyne Mains Road Port Bannatyne13-hole golf course with stunning sea views
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Port Bannatyne Marina
Marine Road Port BannatyneFully operational marina accommodating visiting boats
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Port Bannatyne Village Hall
Castle Street Port BannatyneVillage hall available to hire for events
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Rothesay Castle
Castlehill Street RothesayPart-ruined moated castle in use until 1660 set in the centre of town
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Rothesay Christian Fellowship
31-33 Bishop Street RothesayModern guitar-led worship with childrens church
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Rothesay Leisure Centre
96 High Street RothesayMunicipal leisure centre with 25m swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam room
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Rothesay Marina (Bute Berthing Company)
The Weighbridge RothesayOperators of Rothesay Harbour Pontoons
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Rothesay Pavilion
45 Argyle Street RothesayCommunity-focused arts and cultural venue currently undergoing restoration
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Royal British Legion Scotland & Bute Military Museum
Dean Hood Place RothesayLocal RBLS branch drop-in centre and museum
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Rubh' An Eun Lighthouse
Glencallum BayUnmanned lighthouse on the edge of stunning isolated Glancallum Bay
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St Blane's Church (Ruin)
KingarthExtensive ruins of a 12th century Romanesque church with far reaching views
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St Pauls Church Hall
9 Deanhood Place RothesayHall available to hire for exhbitions, groups, classes etc.
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Trinity Church Rothesay
Castle Street RothesayPopular local church with lots of regular activities in their three halls
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Places to visit on Bute
If you like being outdoors and being by the sea, Bute is the ideal destination to relax and unwind! You're rarely more than a few hundred yards from water, we have an abundance of gorgeous beaches, forest and hill walks, and plenty of wildlife and history to boot.
Throughout the year we also host a number of events, from music festivals to highland games for visitors to spectate and participate in. Have browse around and see what takes your fancy!