Hotels in Bute
The Isle of Bute lies in Scotland's Firth of Clyde, tucked into the spectacular sea lochs of southern Argyll. 15 miles long by approximately 4 miles wide Bute is less than two hours from the city of Glasgow. The island was a popular Victorian seaside destination, when the main town of Rothesay would be bustling with trippers who had come "doon the watter" during the Glasgow Fair and disembarked from the many steamers that sailed the Clyde. The Paddle Steamer Waverley is the only traditional vessel cruising the Firth nowadays, and it still proves a very popular attraction with a busy summer schedule of routes between Bute, Arran and the mainland.
The classic Victorian seafront facade, promenade and pier in Rothesay were in fact built on land reclaimed from the sea.The original shoreline is about 200 metres inland in front of Rothesay Castle which once stood guard over the bay. This reclamation has given rise to winter flooding of the seafront given an extremely high tide. Thankfully this is quite rare but nervous shopkeepers usually have a sandbag or two at the ready just in case.
Bute has been occupied by man for over 5500 years. An exploration of the island will reveal standing stones, cists and a vitrified fort in the south at Dunagoil Bay. Many archaeological finds are on display at the Bute Museum in Stuart St. Early Christian sites dedicated to St Ninian & St Blane speak of the missionary faith of the first inhabitants of Bute.
Over the centuries the Isle of Bute has attracted many people who savour the peace & quiet and the friendly reception afforded to incomers. Lord Attenborough, the acclaimed film director and actor has a home on the island, but one of Bute's most colourful past residents was the 19th century Shakespearean actor Edmund Kean. Kean came from a humble background, but he became one of the most famous and wealthiest actors of his time. In 1824 he moved into Woodend House on the shores of Loch Fad. He had bought a lease on 20 acres of land and built this beautiful Georgian home in a very secluded spot.
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Location: Colintraive
Distance: 6.52 miles
Rating: 3*
Prices From: £75.00
Location: Largs
Distance: 7.65 miles
Rating: 4*
Prices From: £69.00
Location: Largs
Distance: 8.06 miles
Rating: 3*
Prices From: £55.00
Location: Argyll
Distance: 8.32 miles
Rating: 3*
Prices From: £45.00
Location: Dunoon
Distance: 8.41 miles
Rating: 4*
Prices From: £69.00
Location: Tighnabruaich
Distance: 8.53 miles
Rating: 4*
Prices From: £70.00
Location: Tighnabruaich
Distance: 8.54 miles
Rating: 3*
Prices From: £95.00
Location: Tighnabruaich
Distance: 8.55 miles
Rating: 3*
Prices From: £50.00
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