About The Isle Of Bute

The island is served by two ferry routes.
The main service runs from Rothesay to Wemyss Bay, with a crossing time of around 35 minutes, and onward road or rail connections to Glasgow Airport (45 minutes) and Glasgow city centre (1 hour). Glasgow Prestwick Airport is also accessible in about 45 minutes by road or 1 hour by train via Paisley.

A second ferry operates at the north end of the island, running from Rhubodach to Colintraive with a short 5-minute crossing, providing a quick link to the Cowal Peninsula.

Rothesay Harbour offers mooring facilities with popular pontoons, and a new marina at Port Bannatyne Bay, just two miles from Rothesay, is now fully operational.

Schools

Bute offers a strong educational foundation through its joint campus, which opened in 2007 and brings together Rothesay Primary, the Pre Five Unit, Rothesay Academy and Argyll College. In addition, the island hosts two further primary schools St Andrews in Rothesay and North Bute in Port Bannatyne providing accessible schooling across different age groups.

Out & About

There is no shortage of things to do on Bute. Outdoor lovers can enjoy three golf courses, sailing, fishing, horse riding and scenic walks including the West Island Way. The island’s historic and natural attractions from Mount Stuart House and Gardens to Rothesay Castle, Ascog Fernery, sandy beaches at Ettrick Bay and Scalpsie with its seal colony are complemented by lively annual events such as ButeFest, the Cattle Show and Highland Games.

Links