Isle of Bute
Ward in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.82, -5.083 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 06 62 |
| Dialling code: | 01700 (Rothesay) |
Isle of Bute is an electoral ward within Argyll and Bute, Scotland, covering the island centred on the main town of Rothesay. Sitting in the sheltered waters of the Firth of Clyde, it retains a strong Victorian-resort character with sandy beaches, promenades and steamer-era architecture, while ferry links to Wemyss Bay and Gourock keep it connected to the mainland.
The ward combines a tourism-led economy with agriculture, fishing and a growing arts and heritage scene around landmarks such as Mount Stuart and Rothesay Castle. It also faces typical island challenges - seasonal work, an ageing population and transport dependency - but benefits from a close-knit community, local festivals and active efforts to diversify the economy and preserve the landscape and historic fabric.
Postcode districts covering Isle of 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
- Bute Island 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 Isle of Bute
PA20 0PP, PA20 0BB, PA20 9HY, PA20 9LU, PA20 9LR, PA20 0NE, PA20 9AX, PA20 0LG, PA20 9HL … 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 Isle of 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