What to do and see in Rothesay, Scotland: The Best Things to do

April 3, 2022 Natalie Tallman

Discover the best top things to do in Rothesay, United Kingdom including City Sightseeing Bute, Canada Hill, Rothesay Golf Club, Isle Of Bute Gin, Rothesay's Victorian Toilets, Mount Stuart, The Discovery Centre, Struan Bar, St Blane's Chapel, Ardencraig Gardens.
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1. City Sightseeing Bute

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5.0 based on 208 reviews

City Sightseeing Bute

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. Canada Hill

Serpentine Road, Rothesay PA20 9HG Scotland +44 7778 117378 https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/canada-hill-p255891
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Canada Hill

3. Rothesay Golf Club

Canada Hill, Rothesay PA20 9HN Scotland +44 1700 503554 [email protected] http://www.rothesaygolfclub.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Rothesay Golf Club

Rothesay Golf Club - the only 18 hole course on the Isle of Bute in Scotlands Firth of Clyde.

4. Isle Of Bute Gin

65 High Street Opposite Police Station, Rothesay PA20 9AU Scotland +44 1700 501872 [email protected] https://isleofbutegin.com/
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Isle Of Bute Gin

Welcome to Bute! This quaint Scottish island is the inspiration behind our small batch gin, crafted with care in the heart of Rothesay using a traditional copper still. Our gin embodies the very best in craft production. We source botanicals from across the island and nearby areas to create best-in-class gin that lends itself to life on the Scottish isles. Our Distillery, Shop and Gin Garden are open for drinks and specially curated Isle of Bute Gin Experiences. Whether touring or just stopping for a drink, join us for perfectly served gins and tonic, gin tasting flights and a small selection of locally sourced snacks.

5. Rothesay's Victorian Toilets

The Pier, Rothesay Scotland +44 1700 504754 http://www.isle-of-bute.com/victoriantoilets/
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4.5 based on 480 reviews

Rothesay's Victorian Toilets

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

6. Mount Stuart

Rothesay PA20 9LR Scotland +44 1700 503877 [email protected] http://www.mountstuart.com/
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4.5 based on 1,205 reviews

Mount Stuart

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.

7. The Discovery Centre

Winter Gardens Victoria Street, Rothesay Scotland
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

The Discovery Centre

8. Struan Bar

15-16A Mountstuart Road, Rothesay Scotland +44 1700 500119
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Struan Bar

9. St Blane's Chapel

Dunagoil Kingarth, Rothesay PA20 9LX Scotland http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/bute/stblaneschurch/index.html
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4.5 based on 185 reviews

St Blane's Chapel

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.

10. Ardencraig Gardens

Ardencraig Gardens Ardencraig Lane, Rothesay PA20 9EZ Scotland +44 1700 504644 [email protected] http://www.gardens-of-argyll.co.uk/gardens/ardencraig-gardens.html
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4.5 based on 75 reviews

Ardencraig Gardens

Reviewed By Paul1971Glasgow - Glasgow, United Kingdom

Beautiful hidden gem in Rothesay, lovely beds, greenhouses, succulents and cacti and an aviary. Very friendly and knowledgeable gardening team who made us feel welcome. Great for a visit.

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