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The Isle of Bute — with a local behind the wheel

The Isle of Bute has more to offer than most visitors realise. From the Victorian architecture of Rothesay to the wild coastline at Kilchattan Bay, the ancient standing stones at Ettrick Bay to the seal colonies at Scalpsie — we know every corner of the island.

Our tours are ideal for visitors arriving by ferry, cruise ship passengers on a day stop, or anyone who wants to explore at their own pace with a knowledgeable local guide.

Choose from our four set packages below, or talk to us about a bespoke route tailored to your interests.

◆Canada Hill viewpoint

◆Mount Stuart House

◆Kilchattan Bay

◆Kingarth Standing Stones

◆"The Listening House"

◆Scalpsie Bay — seal spotting

◆Views of the Isle of Arran

◆Ettrick Bay & standing stones

◆St Mary's Chapel

◆Dunagoil Fort

◆Port Bannatyne

◆Rothesay Castle

Tour Packages

Choose Your Tour

Package 1

2 Hours

◆Depart Rothesay via Roslin Road to Canada Hill (10 min stop)

◆Via Craigmore to Kerrycroy, Mount Stuart House, Kilchattan Bay and Kingarth Standing Stones (10 min stop)

◆"The Listening House" and Scalpsie Bay seal viewing point with views of the Isle of Arran (10 min stop)

◆Via Ballianlay to Ettrick Bay and standing stones (20 min stop)

◆Return to Rothesay via Port Bannatyne

Package 2

3 Hours

◆Everything in Package 1

◆After Kingarth Standing Stones: St Mary's Chapel and Dunagoil (1 hour stop)

Package 3

3.5 Hours

◆Everything in Package 1

◆Extended 1.5 hour stop at Mount Stuart House

Full Experience

Package 4

4.5 Hours

◆Everything in Packages 1, 2 and 3 combined

◆The full island experience

The Island

Isle of Bute

Rothesay

Victorian architecture, castle & ferry terminal

Port Bannatyne

Picturesque marina village

Mount Stuart

Gothic mansion — a must-see

Ettrick Bay

Wild beach & ancient standing stones

Scalpsie Bay

Seal colony & views to Arran

Kilchattan Bay

Remote southern bay & chapel ruins

Book Your Tour

Call us or fill in the contact form for pricing and availability. Group bookings and cruise ship passengers welcome.

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