Area
What's nearby:
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Nearest travel links
| Airport | Glasgow International Airport |
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| Ferry | Wemyss Bay 12.00 km |
| Train station | Wemyss Bay 12.00 km |
| Car | Car advised |
How to get there
TRAIN - There are hourly train departures from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Bay which coincide with ferry departures. Journey time is approx. 45 minutes Details can be found via ScotRail.
FERRY CROSSINGS - The main ferry to Bute runs from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay. The service, operated by Caledonian MacBrayne, runs every 45 minutes – 1 hour all year round with some later sailings during the summer weekends. The crossing takes approximately 35 minutes and bookings are not required. Further information and full timetables are avaialble on the Calmac website. *Calmac also operates a smaller ferry service between Rhubodach (at the north end of Bute) and Colintraive, located on the Cowal peninsula.
Activities near Rothesay
| Sports | Tennis in town, Water sports, Horse riding, Fishing |
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| Great for | Walking trips, Rural or countryside trips, Beach or lakeside relaxation, Cycling trips |
Getting around
The best way to explore the island at your own pace is by car, however we do understand that not all guests wish to bring their car on holiday. There is a reliable bus service which travels from Kilchattan Bay at the south of the island up to Rhubodach at the north. All buses travel through the town and Rothesay and there are bus stops located very close to Avondale. There are also buses which take you to Ettrick Bay where you can also enjoy lunch or coffee at the café. During the summer season the bus service also runs to Mount Stuart house. During the summer there is also a City Sightseeing bus, which is a hop on - hop off service, that tours around the island frequently.