Links
Here are some links to local websites that you may find  interesting.
 
 

www.calmac.co.uk  Useful for ferry timetables & fares from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay, and Colintraive to Rhubodach.
www.visitbute.com  The Bute Marketing & Tourism official guide to accommodation and attractions on the Isle of Bute
www.mountstuart.com
Award winning Mount Stuart House & Gardens. Unique Victorian Gothic Architecture and splendid interior decoration, with new
Visitor Centre and 300 acres of gardens.
www.rothesaygolfclub.com  one of Scotland's most scenic 18 hole golf courses, set on Canada Hill, above Rothesay with panoramic views
www.butegolfclub.com  A 9 hole links course at Kingarth, looking over to Arran.
www.portbannatynegolf.com  A 13 hole course above Port Bannatyne, with views over Loch Striven to the hills of Argyll.
www.lochfad.com 175 acres of Rainbow & Brown Trout
Angling on Loch Fad & Loch Quien. 30 boats or from the banks. 

www.bute-gateway.org The public services site giving a wide range of information about the island
www.isle-of-bute.com
  The definitive site for information on the Isle of Bute.
www.butesail.clara.net   Skipper or Bareboat Charter and RYA courses. Day Cruises, Taster weekends and cruises on the West Coast, including visits to Islay and St.Kilda. 
www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk  Information on the last ocean going paddle steamer, PS Waverley which cruises from Rothesay during late June, July and August.
www.butelive.co.uk  First Music Festival July 2003, plus many other live events
www.ritchiessmokedsalmon.co.uk  Order Ritchies World Famous Smoked Salmon etc here!
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk  More info on Bute, its surrounding areas and beyond
www.kilchattan-bay.co.uk  Hosting for Bute Vintage Club
(Vintage Tractors & Heavy Horses) and Bute Agricultural Society 
www.butephotography.com A beautiful collection of black and white photographic images of the island.

www.isle-of-bute.org.uk A very interesting site showing many photographs of the island along with up to date news items. Photographs are updated constantly.

www.brechins-bute.com A great bisto serving good food locally sourced.


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