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Discover the best top things to do in Rothesay, United Kingdom including City Sightseeing Bute, St Blane's Chapel, The Discovery Centre, Bute Museum, Rothesay VisitScotland iCentre, Rothesay Castle.
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1. City Sightseeing Bute
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5.0 based on 208 reviews
Explore the beautiful Isle of Bute on our open top tour. Our iconic red open top bus tour operates from May to September. Hop on hop off and visit Bute's historic attractions including Mount Stuart and Rothesay Castle and see the stunning parks, gardens and beaches.
2. St Blane's Chapel
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4.5 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By 739lornac - Stirling, United Kingdom
Beautiful scenery from the top, really breathtaking, well worth the short climb up the hill, parking at the bottom of the hill is limited. The ruins are very interesting.
3. The Discovery Centre
4. Bute Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By phemiemac - Glasgow, United Kingdom
The museum is one of the very few visitor attractions currently open in Rothesay but well worth a visit regardless. Artefacts from all ages from Neolithic onwards and a great display of flora and fauna. Found it really interesting and the gentleman on the door was welcoming.
5. Rothesay VisitScotland iCentre
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4.5 based on 243 reviews
Reviewed By JLxGlasgow - Glasgow, United Kingdom
This is a great centre with lots of information, video displays and a lovely shop with local products and souvenirs. Also good for a toilet stop when out a walk in the town!
6. Rothesay Castle
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4.0 based on 334 reviews
This site is closed for now. We’re working hard to gradually reopen the places you love while making sure the experience is safe for everyone. Situated on the Isle of Bute, Rothesay Castles dates back to the early 13th century and is remarkably well preserved in spite of its age. Built by the Stewart family to defend against invading Norwegian fleets, Rothesay’s immense circular curtain wall makes it unique in Scotland. In 1230 it survived a three-day siege by King Haakon IV of Norway which precipitated the castle’s fortification with four round towers. It became a royal residence soon after and was later occupied by Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence and served as a base for Cromwell’s troops in the late 17th century. The grandiose great hall was restored by a Marquess of Bute in 1900 which now contains informative interpretive display which illuminate the history of the castle and its inhabitants.
Reviewed By Q6147UWharrys - St. Andrews, United Kingdom
A visit we had to do while in Rothesay. 2 min walk from our lunch cafeteria and great to see in the middle of the town centre. Run by historic Scotland so good if you’re members
