Out and About on Bute

Bute has a lot to offer you the whilst on holiday and Morningside is conveniently situated close to Rothesay centre.

Visit the Discovery centre; our award winning Tourist Information Centre located half way along the front street amongst the gardens.


Events this Summer

June 27th - sat-Big Dougie's family party at the Pavilion

June 29th - Ballianlay Hall afternoon Tea


July 5th - Bute Vintage Club (tractors etc) Charity Road Run
July 16th - Peter Pan - an open air theatre production at Mount Stuart - more details
July 26th - Surrogate Pink Floyd - tribute act performing at the Pavilion
Aug 2nd - Sailing Club Raft Race
Aug 13th - Bute Agricultural Society Annual Show - like a mini Royal Highland Show
Aug 23rd - Bute Highland Games

Shopping
There are 2 supermarkets within easy reach
- a Co-op just down the road oppsite the harbour.
- a Somerfield store at the other end of town but still only 5-7mins walk away.
- Newsagent - Tofolettis in the square for your early morning papers.

Bishop St (2 mins walk down the hill) has a quality butchers - McQueens - plus Jessmays the greengrocer.

Gifts- Picture Bute is located on the front street near the roundabout. Philip Kirkham, wildlife photographer showcases his work alongside many gifts and souvenirs of Bute. Definately worth a look.

Eating out

  • The Kettledrum Cafe - 3 mins walk down Bishop St and 100 yards past the Co-op.
  • The Victoria Hotel and Ghillies Bar - Quality a la carte meals upstairs in the Victoria with a pub menu downstairs at Ghillies.
  • The Shona Gaon - a very good value Indian serving excellent food next to Ghillies.
  • The Waterfront Bistro - good food and generous portions
     

 Things to Do
Visit Ascog Hall Fernery - a lovingly restored Victorian garden website
Visit Mount Stuart House - an amazing stately home website
Go Swimming - Rothesay Baths also has a fitness centre & sauna PDF Brochure

Museum - Just down the road from Morningside, behind the Castle. open 2-4pm

Rothesay Castle - dating to the 12th century, the castle will give you an overview of the history of the town.

Ettrick Bay - Bute's longest sandy beach. Drop into the Cafe for a coffee or a bite to eat and don't forget to buy the famous tablet confectionery made by TabletbyTrish.