Bute
Island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.82, -5.083 |
|---|---|
| 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 miles
- Irvine 22.2 miles
- Dumbarton 21.7 miles
- Kilwinning 18.7 miles
- Johnstone 21.9 miles
- Port Glasgow 17.5 miles
- Troon 25 miles
- Helensburgh 18.7 miles
- Saltcoats 16.9 miles
- Largs 8.6 miles
- Ardrossan 16 miles
- Gourock 13.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Isle of Bute Ward 0 miles
- Rothesay Place 1.8 miles
- Port Bannatyne Place 2.4 miles
- Innellan Place 6.6 miles
- Great Cumbrae Island Island 7.4 miles
- Millport Place 7.7 miles
- Tighnabruaich Place 8.1 miles
- Skelmorlie Place 8.3 miles
- Largs Place 8.6 miles
- Wemyss Bay Place 8.7 miles
- North Coast Ward 9.5 miles
- Fairlie Place 10 miles
Example postcodes in Bute
PA20 9HS, PA20 0HX, PA20 0QS, PA20 9BB, PA20 0HA, PA20 0QB, PA20 0LX, PA20 0ER, PA20 0DB … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 25.5 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 28.9 miles
- Wemyss Bay Railway Station 8.5 miles
- Largs Railway Station 8.6 miles
Hotels in Bute Ad
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 miles
- Castle Toward Estate 4.1 miles
- Knockdow Estate 4.8 miles
- Ardlamont House Estate 5.3 miles
- South Hall Estate 5.6 miles
- Knock Castle Estate 7.8 miles
- Glenstriven Estate 9 miles
- Caladh Harbour Harbour 9 miles
- Largs Yacht Haven Marina 9.3 miles
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 9.6 miles
- Hunterston Sands Beach 9.7 miles
- Kelburn Estate 9.8 miles