Rothesay
Place in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.836, -5.046 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 09 64 |
| Population: | 4,540 |
| Dialling code: | 01700 |
Rothesay is the principal town on the east coast of the Isle of Bute in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, looking out over the Firth of Clyde. It grew as a popular Victorian seaside resort for Glaswegians and still bears that legacy in its long promenade, pier and period architecture; the town is anchored by the medieval Rothesay Castle and lies close to the dramatic, Victorian Gothic Mount Stuart house and estate.
Today the local economy leans on tourism, day visitors and ferries from the mainland (notably the link with Wemyss Bay), together with small-scale fishing, shops and cafés. There’s a strong island community spirit and active, community-led efforts to preserve the town’s heritage and host seasonal events, giving Rothesay a compact, welcoming feel with much of its character tied to both history and the Clyde maritime scene.
Postcode districts covering Rothesay
Most populated places nearby
- Paisley 24 miles38.6 km
- Greenock 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Irvine 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Dumbarton 19.9 miles32 km
- Kilwinning 18.2 miles29.4 km
- Johnstone 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Erskine 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Port Glasgow 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Troon 24.9 miles40 km
- Helensburgh 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Saltcoats 16.8 miles27 km
- Largs 7.5 miles12.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Port Bannatyne Place 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Bute Island 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Isle of Bute Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Innellan Place 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Skelmorlie Place 6.6 miles10.5 km
- Wemyss Bay Place 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Great Cumbrae Island Island 7 miles11.3 km
- Millport Place 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Largs Place 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Inverkip Place 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Tighnabruaich Place 8.6 miles13.8 km
- North Coast Ward 8.7 miles14 km
Example postcodes in Rothesay
PA20 0JD, PA20 9JT, PA20 0HJ, PA20 0EX, PA20 9LB, PA20 0AZ, PA20 9AG, PA20 9DL, PA20 9DX … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 28.8 miles46.3 km
- Wemyss Bay Railway Station 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Largs Railway Station 7.5 miles12.1 km
Hotels near Rothesay Ad
- The Glenburn Hotel 3 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Cadillac Kustomz Hotel 1.7 miles2.8 km
- The Colintraive 3 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Haylie Hotel 8.1 miles13 km
- St Ives Boutique Hotel 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Brisbane House Hotel 3 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Woodhouse Hotel 3 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Willowbank Hotel 3 7 miles11.3 km
- Park Hotel Dunoon 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Kames Hotel 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
Schools in Rothesay
- St Andrew's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Port Bannatyne Marina Marina 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Castle Toward Estate 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Knockdow Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- South Hall Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Knock Castle Estate 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Ardlamont House Estate 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Glenstriven Estate 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Largs Yacht Haven Marina 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Kip Marina Marina 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Kelburn Estate 9 miles14.4 km
- Caladh Harbour Harbour 9 miles14.5 km