Isle of Bute Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in the Firth of Clyde in Scotland
About Isle of Bute
Administratively the island is part ofArgyll and Butein the Scottish Highlands, but it actually forms the namesake of a traditional Scottish county (Buteshire) along with Arran and the Cumbraes. Indeed the Highland fault line runs through it, from Rothesay through freshwater Loch Fad and Loch Quien to Scalpsie Bay on the south coast. So most of the island, west of this line, is geologically Highland, but it's of no great height, and Bute is lowland in nature. In 2021, Bute had a population of 6021. The tourist officeis next to Rothesay ferry pier, open daily 9:30AM-5PM.
Top Attractions in Isle of Bute
Explore the best things to see and do in Isle of Bute:
- ★Bute Museum
- ★Loch Fad Fishing
- ★Mount Stuart House
- ★Rothesay Castle
- ★Rothesay Leisure Centre
- ★Victorian Gents Lavatories
Where to Eat in Isle of Bute
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴The Waterfront
- 🍴Zavaronis Cafe
Where to Stay in Isle of Bute
- 🏨Cadillac Kustomz Hotel
- 🏨Cannon House Hotel
- 🏨Colintraive Hotel
- 🏨Glenburn Hotel
- 🏨Roseland Caravan Park
- 🏨Victoria Hotel
Isle of Bute Travel Guide Sections
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