Top Things to do in Rothesay
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7 Sights & Landmarks in Rothesay That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Rothesay, United Kingdom including Canada Hill, Rothesay's Victorian Toilets, Mount Stuart, St Blane's Chapel, St Michaels Chapel Ruins, Rothesay Castle, Kingarth Standing Stones.
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1. Canada Hill
2. Rothesay's Victorian Toilets
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 480 reviews
Reviewed By mathesoncs - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Beautifully maintained old public toilets right beside the ferry terminal. A very modest fee to get in butt worth it
3. Mount Stuart
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,205 reviews
Reviewed By HMac_2013 - Santa Fe, United States
We didn’t see the inside of the house - we’re not much for house tours. It was the gardens we came for and they are lovely, and the grounds beautiful, extensive and well tended. The rock garden, right by the house, was my favorite, with paths winding around rocks, a brook, and an interesting variety of trees, shrubs and flowers, including my favorite wild orchids. The Wee Garden, a 10-15 minute walk from the house is hardly “wee” except in comparison to the hundreds of acres of Mount Stuart’s grounds, but quite extensive with paths winding among trees, some of them exotic from places like New Zealand and Tasmania. The cafe, too, makes for an exceptionally pleasant lunch or afternoon snack.
4. St Blane's Chapel
Overall Ratings
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.
5. St Michaels Chapel Ruins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By GrannyPea - Dunure, United Kingdom
Happened across this churchyard while on a say trip to the Isle of Bute. Ih to know more of the histories of the families commemorated here.
6. Rothesay Castle
Overall Ratings
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
