Isle of Bute



Ardencraig Gardens
Ascog Hall Fernery and Garden
Mount Stuart
Rothesay Castle
St Mary's Chapel

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Ardencraig Gardens

The existing gardens originally formed part of the larger layout designed by Percy Cane for the owners of Ardencraig House. The walled garden was acquired by Rothesay Town council in 1970,and latterly by Argyll and Bute Council, and has been develope...




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Ascog Hall Fernery and Garden

Ascog Hall, with it's award-winning Victorian fernery and enchanting garden, can be found on the beautiful island of Bute in the Clyde estuary - only a virtual stone's throw from Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Ascog Hall was built in 1844 by the Rev. Jame...




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Mount Stuart

Mount Stuart, Britain's most spectacular Victorian Gothic house, is the architectural fantasy of the 3rd Marquess of Bute and his architect Sir Robert Rowand Anderson. It is situated on the Isle of Bute which, with its proximity to Glasgow, is the mo...




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Rothesay Castle

Rothesay Castle is unique among Scottish castles, both for its early date and for its circular form. It is also famous for its long and close association with the Stewarts hereditary high stewards until 1371, and thereafter the royal dynasty. From th...




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St Mary's Chapel

The late-medieval remains of the chancel of the Parish Church of St Mary. The property has been re-roofed to protect its fine tombs....