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Projects that are Improving Bute

In the last 5 years or so a number of large and ambitious projects have been conceived with the aim of improving aspects of our island. Some of these are already bearing fruit. 1. The Discover Bute Landscape Partnership Scheme (DBLPS) Started 3 years ago the DBLPS aims to conserve and develop the heritage of Bute, improve the economy and celebrate Bute landscapes. They have achieved an awful lot in a relatively short time. These include (from a very long list) Restored 13km of … [Read more...]

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Upcoming Events on Bute

There's always something happening on the island. The Jazz Festival in May kicks off the season and thanks to the untiring work of volunteers and enthusiasts on the island events are organised each month. Here are the next 5 big events to hit the schedules over the next few months (in chronological order) The Baird of Bute Celebration -Sept 2012 Andrew Blain Baird was a Bute blacksmith who lived in Rothesay 100 years ago. On September 17, 1910 at Ettrick Bay, Baird flew a plane … [Read more...]

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4 Wedding Venues on Bute

Bute is the perfect wedding island. The romance of journeying to a Scottish island to tie the knot cannot be beaten. Even Stella McCartney did it in 2003! Here are 4 great venues on the island for a wedding ceremony. 1. Mount Stuart House The cream of the crop! If you have a largish budget, the seat of the Marquess of Bute is a fantastic location to get hitched. The house was built over 110 years ago and no expense was spared - the Marquess of Bute was probably the richest man in the world … [Read more...]

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5 Lovely Beaches to Explore

Bute has some wonderful beaches and regardless of the weather a beach is a marvellous place at any time of the year. Here are 5 beaches around Bute that are well worth investigating. 1. Ettrick Bay This massive beach is over a mile long and low tide exposes a huge expanse of flat sand. So flat that light planes are known to land on it. There is car parking at both ends with direct access to the sands and a footpath runs the length of the beach. Ettrick Bay Cafe is at the Northern end - … [Read more...]

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6 Historic Sites to Visit on Bute

If your passion is exploring the history of Bute these places and buildings will get your heart racing. (All images courtesy of Zak Harrison - http://www.pbase.com/zak355) 1. Mount Stuart House This amazing gothic stately home is the result of one man's vision - and very deep pockets. John Crichton-Stuart, the 3rd Marquess of Bute was a cultured man, interested in art, astrology and mythology. When the original Mount Stuart was burnt to the ground in 1877, he set about creating this … [Read more...]

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