This weekend, the 3rd & 4th Dec, the annual Christmas Fair at Mountstuart House returns. With a seasonal food & craft market, live music, mulled wine & mince pies and a traditional Victorian Christmas exhibition in the dining room, the Christmas Market is the perfect place to shop for your presents and begin the festive season. The event runs from 11am- 4pm each day. Entry is free as is parking. … [Read more...]
Car Bute
Need a car for a short while? Car Bute could be the answer. This 6 month trial is a car club for Bute. For a join up fee of £20 you can rent a nice economical Ford Fusion Diesel for £2.95 per hour and 21p per mile. The cars are based in Rothesay and once you have joined you only need to book on-line or in the office, pick up the key from the keysafe and drive away. The there are more details at the Car Bute Website … [Read more...]
The Original Ballianlay Christmas Fayre
Sunday 13th November ~ 12noon-5pm Local artist Ruth Slaterand furniture maker Ray Beverley are holding a Xmas fayre at the Ballianlay Hall, Straad. As well as paintings and craft pieces there will be glass fused jewellery from Amy Beverley and confectionery from Hazel Robertson. Tara Timms and Helen Robertson will be providing delicious teas and cakes! … [Read more...]
Mount Stuart – Autumn/Winter Events
Mount Stuart House is a wonderful location for spooky Halloween events and traditional Christmas celebrations, and funnily enough it's hosting some events along these lines. Here's an extract from their events calendar up until Christmas The Secrets of Mount Stuart & Goblin Trails Friday 7th October A great day out for Children during the October School Holidays. Discover the many secrets that Mount Stuart has to offer and meet some of its welcoming characters . This exciting adventure will … [Read more...]
Just Seaweed
Fancy a seaweed bath or perhaps trying some as a starter at a dinner party then read this: Fresh sea vegetables are some of the healthiest types of food available, rich in vitamins, A1 B1 B2 B6 B12 C E K and iodine while containing (gram for gram) more iron than meat and more calcium than cheese. They are very low in salt and almost completely fat free. That sounds pretty healthy to me. Just Seaweed is the brainchild of Bute resident Iain McKellar. Iain harvests various types of the sea … [Read more...]
Cowal Open Studios
Ray Beverley works in wood from a studio next to his home on the wild west coast of Bute. He can design & build anything from a custom kitchen to a candle holder or chair. Check out his website HERE Ruth Slater is a contemporary fine artist, art teacher and mother based on Bute producing stunning works in a number of different media. She draws inspiration from the beautiful surroundings on Bute Ruth has a great website HERE … [Read more...]
The Remnants of Katia hit Bute
The weather system that battered the East coast of the US has made it's way over to the UK and is (as I write) battering Bute as well. Ferries are off, the hatches are battened down and to be honest it feels quite cosy in my office!! The picture of one of the esplanade Yucca trees that has succumbed to the gusts was supplied by HaveYourSay on Bute (http://www.facebook.com/HaveYourSayOnBute) a local Facebook page run by a young trainee journalist. Well worth a look for local issues..... … [Read more...]
Bute’s Facebook Community
The last couple of years has seen Facebook evolve and grow exponentially. What used to be a social network used by people in the know has become a valid tool for publicising events, businesses and community organisations. On Bute it has been embraced enthusiastically. Here are some of the local Facebook pages. Click on the "View on Facebook" link to investigate further. If your not a Facebook member you'll still be able to see the page. To get involved, sign up - it's FREE and … [Read more...]
The Top 6 Rothesay Restaurants on Trip Advisor
As of 1st Sept on Trip Advisor these are the top six restaurants in Rothesay based on customer reviews 1. Brechin's Brasserie based on 23 reviews Cuisines: English, European, Italian, Mediterranean Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert “ Perfect, intimate dining with friendly, efficient, unfussy service and welcoming food ” 1 Sep 2011 Open from 10.30 - … [Read more...]
Help Us Save the Paddle Steamer Waverley
The Waverley is a unique ship - I mean she is literally unique. She is the last ocean going paddle steamer in the world. Having started her working life as a pleasure boat on the Clyde in the 1950's, she now cruises all around the UK coast in order to make the money required to keep her afloat and viable. She is owned and operated by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society and a target of £350,000 has been set to ensure her survival along with her companion ship Balmoral. Over £190,000 has … [Read more...]
