Bute
Island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.82, -5.083 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 06 62 |
| Dialling code: | 01700 (Rothesay) |
Bute sits in the Firth of Clyde off the west coast of Scotland, administratively part of Argyll and Bute, and is dominated by the compact town of Rothesay with its Victorian promenade, pier and medieval Rothesay Castle. The island is reached by regular ferries from Wemyss Bay and offers a mix of gentle farmland, coastal cliffs and sea lochs that make it popular for walking, cycling and wildlife watching.
Historically the island has strong ties to the Bute family and their showy seat, Mount Stuart House, whose Gothic revival architecture and extensive gardens draw many visitors; today the local economy leans on tourism, agriculture and a small resident community of craftspeople and commuters, with a lively summer programme of events and a reputation for a mild, sheltered climate compared with much of the Scottish mainland.
Postcode districts covering Bute
Most populated places nearby
- Greenock 15 miles24.2 km
- Irvine 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Dumbarton 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Kilwinning 18.7 miles30 km
- Johnstone 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Port Glasgow 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Troon 25 miles40.2 km
- Helensburgh 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Saltcoats 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Largs 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Ardrossan 16 miles25.7 km
- Gourock 13.2 miles21.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Isle of Bute Ward 0 miles0 km
- Rothesay Place 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Port Bannatyne Place 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Innellan Place 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Great Cumbrae Island Island 7.4 miles12 km
- Millport Place 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Tighnabruaich Place 8.1 miles13 km
- Skelmorlie Place 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Largs Place 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Wemyss Bay Place 8.7 miles14.1 km
- North Coast Ward 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Fairlie Place 10 miles16.1 km
Example postcodes in Bute
PA20 9NP, PA20 9NS, PA20 9EB, PA20 9BQ, PA20 0EZ, PA20 9AA, PA20 0EN, PA20 0PR, PA20 9NJ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 25.5 miles41 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 28.9 miles46.5 km
- Wemyss Bay Railway Station 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Largs Railway Station 8.6 miles13.8 km
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Schools in Bute
- North Bute Primary School Primary
- Rothesay Academy All ages
- St Andrew's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Port Bannatyne Marina Marina 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Castle Toward Estate 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Knockdow Estate 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Ardlamont House Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
- South Hall Estate 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Knock Castle Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Glenstriven Estate 9 miles14.5 km
- Caladh Harbour Harbour 9 miles14.5 km
- Largs Yacht Haven Marina 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Hunterston Sands Beach 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Kelburn Estate 9.8 miles15.7 km