Isle of Bute

Rothesay Castle
Rothesay
01700 502691
Open all year. Oct to Mar closed Thurs pm and Fridays.
In the heart of Rothesay

A compound castle adding to a very early fortification and increased in structure by the Vikings. To the rear of the castle is Bute Museum.

Putting and golf.BBQ if its not raining.

Port Bannatyne Petanque Club
Recreation Ground, Port Bannatyne
North along the coastroad 3 miles from the ferry

Boules and mesaures may be hired from the Post Office, or the Anchor Tavern.

Loch Fad Fishing
Loch Fad, Isle of Bute
01700 504871
£16 day permit
West from the ferry along High Street skirting the castle, after a mile there is a track to the right of the road

The deep loch is stocked with trout. Pike, perch and roach may be fished. Boats and rods may be hired

Port Bannatyne Golf Club
Mains Road, Port Bannatyne
01700 504270

13 holes, club house, fantastic views, friendly club, kit for hire.

Ascog Hall Fernery
Ascog Hall, Ascog, Bute
01700 504555
Mid April until Mid October 10 to 5. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
South along the coast road 4 miles

A veritable tropical jungle in a Victorian glasshouse. Bus to Mount Stuart stops off here.

Rothesay Victorian Lavatories
Ferry terminal, Rothesay
01700 505146
10 pence!
Open all year

A shrine to Victorian ablutions...you simply have to do it here!

Port Bannatyne Marina and Boatyard
Port Bannatyne
01700 505073
north along the coast road from Rothesay 3 miles

A fine new marina wholly in keeping with the beauty of the islands and highlands. Overnight stay facilities, permanent berthibng and boatyard repairs and storing for all craft. The cheapest fees in Western Scotland.