Ardencraig Gardens - Isle of Bute

Parks & Gardens

The stunning Ardencraig Gardens, situated in Rothesay, were originally designed as part of the nearby Ardencraig House.

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Ascog Fernery - Isle of Bute

Parks & Gardens

Ascog Hall and its stunning Victorian Fernery is a fascinating day out, especially for nature lovers.

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Winter Gardens Discovery Centre - Isle of Bute

Parks & Gardens

The Discovery Centre and Winter Garden is just a short walk from the ferry terminal and so makes a great starting place for visitors to Bute.

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Kames Castle - Bute

History & Heritage

Kames Castle is located on the shore of Kames Bay near Port Bannatyne.

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Glecknabae Cairn - Isle of Bute

History & Heritage

Upon the sloping Glecknabae Farmstead lies a bronze age Clyde-type chambered cairn

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Rothesay Castle - Isle of Bute

History & Heritage

The ruins of Rothesay Castle boast a long and close connection to the Stewart dynasty

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Port Bannatyne - Isle of Bute

Towns & Villages

Port Bannatyne is a coastal village on the Isle of Bute.

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Bute Museum - Isle of Bute

History & Heritage

Situated in Rothesay, the independently run Bute Museum is the perfect place for visitors to learn about the natural and historical heritage of Bute.

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St Mary's Chapel - Isle of Bute

History & Heritage

St Mary’s Chapel was built near Rothesay as the second parish church on the island, after St Blane’s in the south. It can be dated to approximately 1320.

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St Blane's Monastery - Isle of Bute

History & Heritage

This early Christian monastery was abandoned during Viking raids around AD 790, and lies about 2 miles from modern Kingarth.

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Ettrick Bay Stone Circle - Isle of Bute

History & Heritage

The Ettrick Bay Stone Circle comprises eight stones, lying 130m south of St. Colmac Cottages.

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St Ninians Point and Chapel Well - Bute

History & Heritage

The monument consists of the remains of a chapel and surrounding enclosure, which replaced an earlier burial ground.

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Canada Hill - Isle of Bute

Scenic Views

Enjoy beautiful views over Rothesay to the Firth of Clyde and the Cowal Peninsula from the top of Canada Hill.

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Kay Park - Kilmarnock

Parks & Gardens

Kay Park is a 30 acres park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

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West Island Way - Isle of Bute

Low Level Walks

The West Island Way is a long distance walking path route on the Island of Bute.

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