The Castle Gallery

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The Castle Gallery was established in 1997 as a vehicle for local art and crafts. In the Spring of 2000, a substantial gallery extension was carried out effectively doubling the available space and allowing solo and group exhibitions to be displayed. The inaugural exhibition was by John Lowrie Morrison with his personal interpretation of the Island of Bute. The success of this exhibition set the pattern for many other shows by individuals and groups over the last eight years. Go to the … [Read more...]

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Picture Bute

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Picture Bute is a large shop & print workshop run by professional wildlife photographer Philip Kirkham and his wife Anne in Rothesay. The shop has products from over 29 different Isle of Bute producers, ranging from incredibly detailed water colour paintings to beautifully tactile wooden bowls and writing pens. They offer a wide variety of locally themed gifts and souvenirs both online and in-store. In addition, you can also upload your own photographs to create truly personalised … [Read more...]

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Roseland Lodge & Caravan Park

Fancy your own luxury lodge on Bute. Roseland is a Holiday Park with a difference. Brand new superior build timber lodges that have been fitted out to an extremley high standard. You can be sure that these stunning homes take full advantage of the views with their fully glazed bay windows and full height french doors. Double glazing, full residential insulation and central heating keep you cosy, whilst the stunning bathroom is the perfect place to relax after a busy day in the great … [Read more...]

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Jacqueline’s Property Services

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Welcome to Jacqueline’s Property Services, Bute’s leading self-catering holiday provider.Here you will find your perfect holiday home on the beautiful Isle of Bute, each of them with their own individual ambience, and all carefully chosen to offer you a relaxing holiday. Whether you want a long holiday or short break, there is no better place to visit than the Isle of Bute, with its beautiful wildlife and fantastic scenery. Bute’s No.1 Self-Catering Holiday Company. Visit the … [Read more...]

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The Bike Shed

 Established in 2004 by David & Mary Jayne Kilpatrick, the Bike Shed is Bute’s cycle shop offering a number of different services including: Bike Hire & Sales As well as hiring a range of quality bikes for all ages the Bike Shed also has a range of bikes for sale, with bikes from Raleigh for all ages and riding styles. Workwear & Uniforms Our workwear range from Dickies & Hoggs of Fife includes a large range of boots, boilersuits, shirts and waterproofs. We can also … [Read more...]

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Michael Swift – Horologist

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We are a small family business which began in Campbeltown in 1975, later moving to our present location in Rothesay on the beautiful Isle of Bute. Our customers are mainly in the west of Scotland, but we have also built up a large base of customers throughout the UK and Ireland, with yet more clock and watch repairs arriving from other countries around the world. WE OFFER A FULL POSTAL SERVICE TO ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. So, wherever you are, we welcome your business! With so … [Read more...]

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Macqueens of Rothesay – Quality Family Butcher

A Traditional Family Butcher Macqueen the butchers is a busy vibrant shop run by brothers David and Ronald Macqueen who are continuing on the family butcher business established by their father Alastair M Macqueen in 1976. This traditional butchers shop is situated on Bishop Street in the town of Rothesay and is close to the ferry terminal and new marina. The shop is renowned with the locals and visitors for its friendly atmosphere and outstanding service. Quality Local Produce Bute beef is … [Read more...]

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