About 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.

Roseland Holiday Park is just 2 mins drive from the main town of Rothesay

Visit Bute website
Local information site – www.visitbute.com

 

Island Contacts …

GOLF

• Bute Golf Course – 01700 503091
• Port Bannatyne Golf Course – 01700 504544 or www.portbannatynegolf.co.uk
• Rothesay Golf Course – 01700 503554 or email: rothesaygolfclub@btconnect.com

 

SEA KAYAKING & BOAT TOURS

• Kilchattan Bay Kayaking – More info at : www.kilchattanbaykayaking.co.uk or Phone: 07450 107066
• Bute Boat Tours – More info at: www.buteboattours.co.uk or email: info@buteboattours.co.uk

 

HORSE RIDING & ALPACA TREKKING.

• Ardbrannan , more info at : 01700 504761 /07725842005
• Leafield Alpaca Trekking – email: leafieldalpacas@btinternet.com or phone: 07599 214153/07100 501808

 

BIKE HIRE .

• bikebute – www.fynefutures.org.uk/bikebute or phone: 07483 330910

 

SWIMMING .

• Rothesay Leisure Centre , more info at : 01700 504300 .

 

 

 

 

LOTS OF GREAT …..

• Gardens
• Walking Routes
• Beaches
• Historic Attractions
• Pubs and Restraunts
• Local Shops

 

Visit the  “Visit Bute” website at: www.visitbute.com for lots more info on the above.

 

MONTHLY – WEEKLY EVENTS

Trans Clyde Music also run monthly gigs on the island visit their website for more info at: www.transclydemusic.co.uk

Monthly Bute Yard Market – 1st Sunday of Every Month and lots more weekly pop up events – www.buteyard.com

Concerts by Bute Arts Society, visit their website @ www.buteartssociety.co.uk for more information

 

 

JANUARY

• New Year events throughout the Island, get more info @ www.visitbute.com
• Burns Super Events throughout  the Island, get more info @ www.visitbute.com

 

FEBRUARY

• Valentine events, get more info @ www.visitbute.com

 

MARCH

 

APRIL 

• Easter Events, get more info @ www.visitbute.com

 

MAY 

• Isle of Bute Triathlon – Visit their Facebook page @ facebook.com/ButeTriathlon for more info

 

JUNE 

• IBSC Round Bute Yacht Race Visit their Facebook page @ facebook.com/lovetosailonBute 
• Port Gala Visit their Facebook page – The Port Gala Day or email: theportgala.com for more info

 

JULY 

• Summer activities with Achievement Bute – Get more info at : www.achievementbute.org.uk
• Tractor Run – Visit their Facebook page – Bute Vintage Club for more info
• Sheep dog trails – Visit their Facebook page – Trails of Bute for more info
• Bute Artist Collective – Get more info at : www.butestudiotrail.com
• Bute Fest  – Get more info at : www.butefest.co.uk 

 

AUGUST 

• Bute Noir – Visit the website for more info @ www.butenoir.co.uk
• Bute Pride – For more info email: Butelgbt@gmail.com
• Agricultural Show , get more info at : www.kilchattan-bay.co.uk
• Raft Race – Isle of Bute Sailing Club. – For more info email: isleofbuteseasportsclub.org.uk 
• Highland Games , get more info at : www.butehighlandgames.org 

 

SEPTEMBER 

• Cycling Festival , get more info at : www.butewheelers.org.uk 

 

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

• Panto season – www.achievementbute.org.uk
• Christmas Fayres get more info @ www.visitbute.com
• Hogmanay events, get more info @ www.visitbute.com

 

If any island organisation has an event please get in touch and I will add it to our list.