Beautiful Bute is one of the most accessible Scottish islands, just a short ferry ride across the Firth of Clyde.
It is a short trip from Wemyss Bay to the Victoriana meets art deco-style resort of Rothesay, with its palm trees and promenade. Attractions include Rothesay Castle, the stately home at nearby Mount Stuart, and some of the country's best toilets.
For such a compact island, Bute has some extraordinarily varied landscapes. From the lush, fertile and rolling hills of the island's heart to the craggy, heather-covered moorlands of the north and the delightful sandy beaches around the coastline, the island is a haven for walking, cycling, fishing and wildlife.
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Rothesay
Rothesay is a smart Victorian seaside resort and the main town on the east side of Isle of Bute out...
0.86 miles awayPort Bannatyne
Port Bannantyne is a resort village located on the east coast of the Isle of Bute.
1.13 miles awayEttrick Bay
Enjoy beautiful scenery at Ettrick Bay, located on the west coast of Bute, Argyll & The Isles.
2.63 miles away
Scalpsie Bay
Look out for wildlife when exploring Scalpsie Bay, located on the west coast of Bute, Argyll & The...
4.29 miles awayColintraive
On the eastern coast of the Cowal Peninsula lies a tiny village of Colintraive.
6.59 miles awaySkelmorlie
As the northernmost settlement in the council area of north Ayrshire, Skelmorlie lies on the coast...
7.43 miles awayKilbride Bay
Also known as Ostell Bay, Kilbride Bay is clean, safe and a great beach for families.
7.54 miles awayCumbrae
The island of Cumbrae lies just off Largs, on the Ayrshire coast and is roughly 4 miles long and 2...
7.63 miles awayKames
Kames is a tiny little village on the west coast of Scotland in Argyll & Bute.
7.71 miles awayWemyss Bay
Wemyss Bay is a small village on the Firth of Clyde and is the departure point for ferries to the...
7.84 miles awayTighnabruaich
Sitting on the shore of the beautiful Kyles of Bute, Tighnabruaich is a pretty little village on...
7.9 miles awayLargs Beach
Largs beach faces the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire.
7.97 miles awayMillport
Millport is the 'capital' of Cumbrae, a small island off the Ayrshire coast.
8.04 miles awayNewton Beach, Millport
Newton beach sits on the seafront at Millport, on the island of Cumbrae.
8.15 miles awayKames Bay
Kames Bay is located on the southern coast of the Isle of Cumbrae.
8.3 miles awayLargs
Largs is a traditional holiday resort on the west coast of Scotland.
8.39 miles awayMorag's Fairy Glen
Gifted to the town by Bailie George Jones, Morag’s Fairy Glen is a delightful glen full of charm...
8.74 miles awayThe Bishop's Glen
On higher ground at the back of the town of Dunoon is the Bishop's Glen.
9.12 miles awayInverkip
Inverkip is a small coastal village at the mouth of the River Kip, 6 miles south west of Greenock...
9.27 miles awayPortavadie
Portavadie is a small settlement located on the east shore of Loch Fyne directly across from the...
9.4 miles awayClyde Muirshiel Regional Park: Lunderston Bay
Lunderston Bay, close to Inverkip, is Glasgow’s nearest sandy beach and is part of Clyde Muirshiel...
9.86 miles awayDunoon
Dunoon is the main resort on the beautiful Cowal Peninsula and the maritime gateway to the Loch...
9.95 miles awayFairlie
Fairlie is a small resort on the north Ayrshire coast, 3 miles south of Largs.
10.05 miles awayPortencross Beach
Portencross beach overlooks the Firth of Clyde in West Kilbride, Ayrshire.
11.52 miles awaySkipness Beach
Skipness Beach is located in Kintyre, Argyll & The Isles.
11.89 miles awayGourock
The ferry port town of Gourock sits on the south bank of the Firth of Clyde, 28 miles west of...
12.03 miles awayLochranza
Lochranza, on the island of Arran, boasts a spectacular castle, a distillery and plenty of wildlife...
12.54 miles awayPuck's Glen
Puck’s Glen is deservedly the most famous short walk on the Cowal Peninsula.
12.6 miles awaySannox
Sannox sits on a curved beach on Arran, with mountains as a backdrop.
12.63 miles awaySeamill Beach
Seamill beach is located on the Ayrshire coast near the towns of Seamill and West Kilbride.
13.04 miles awayGlendaruel
Glendaruel is a glen in the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll to the north of Loch Riddon.
13.06 miles awayWest Kilbride
West Kilbride is a small town in north Ayrshire, 4 miles north west of Ardrossan.
13.14 miles away
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