See and do

St Mary’s Chapel was built near Rothesay as the second parish church on the island, after St Blane’s in the south. It can be dated to approximately 1320.

Erected by the Officers of HMS Shearwater in memory of two midshipmen who were drowned nearby.

Situated in Rothesay, the independently run Bute Museum is the perfect place for visitors to learn about the natural and historical heritage of Bute.

We welcome guests to visit the stunning Hunterston Castle, which is one in a chain of medieval of castles, built back in the 15th/16th century.

Kerrycroy Village is a small residential area on Bute’s east coast, around 3km from Rothesay.

The North Ayrshire Heritage Centre is a hub for all things related to local history

Kilmarnock is one of the largest towns in Ayrshire, with a population of 46,350.

Kildonan is a small village situated on the southern coast of Arran. Its main attractions include Kildonan Beach and castle ruins.

The town of Ardrossan sits on the North Ayrshire coast on the east shore of the Firth of Clyde.

Penkill Castle is a 16th-century castle north-east of Girvan in South Ayrshire, Scotland.

Barr is a small village in the South West of Ayrshire, around 8 miles from the town of Girvan.

Troon is an attractive seaside town, a few miles from Prestwick International Airport in South Ayrshire.

Dumfries House is a 1750s Palladian country house in Ayrshire, Scotland.

Port Bannatyne is a coastal village on the Isle of Bute.

Kirkoswald is a small but picturesque village in South Ayrshire, located 4 miles south west of Maybole.