Quality of Life on Bute

Bute - The Isle for All Reasons

General Quality of Life

Bute has an unmistakable, all-pervading Island ethos. Visitors repeatedly highlight the tranquility, friendliness and sense of safety that they experience on the Island, and the magnificence of Bute's gardens. Parents find it is the perfect environment to raise their children.

ISLAND LIVING AT ITS BEST

Bute has among the mildest climates in Scotland
Exceptional bio-diversity (2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest); (more); Bute's species of flora and fauna
General countryside access
Coastlines / wilderness / moors / woods
Glorious landscapes & seascapes Gallery (1); Gallery (2); Gallery (3); Virtual Tour: VT (1)
Peace and tranquility
Negligible crime
Pollution-free
No traffic congestion

GENERAL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Walking / Hiking / Hill walking
West Island Way (1), WIW (2), WIW (3).
Seven trails with maps and route descriptions
Bute Ramblers
Birding (several hides) More than 100 species of birds live on Bute
Wonderful swimming beaches
Sea cruises; (more), (more)
Horse riding / Pony trekking
Cycling for pleasure; (more),
Circular 18km cycle route map and description (PDF file)
For a full description of Bute's sports facilities, see the Sports Facilities page
Bute Ranger Service
Scottish Outdoor Access Code

GARDENS

Esplanade Gardens (Winner of the "Beautiful Scotland in Bloom" Medium Town Award, 2003)
Mount Stuart Gardens (Special garden tours)
Ardencraig Gardens, Photo Gallery
Victorian Fernery and Gardens, Photo Gallery, (more)
Glecknabae etc.
Active Horticultural Society (Bute Horticultural Society)

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WEATHER

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BUTE EXCELS

IN

BEAUTIFUL

SCOTLAND IN

BLOOM

COMPETITION

Rothesay achieved commendable success in the 2005 Beautiful Scotland in Bloom Competition,
winning the

Beautiful Scotland in Bloom
'EXCELLENCE IN HORTICULTURE AWARD'

and the

Visit Scotland
'SEA SCOTLAND AWARD'

Rothesay was the winner of the “MEDIUM TOWN” Award in 2004, in recognition of which an appropriately inscribed planter was placed in a prominent spot in the Esplanade Gardens.

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