Isle of Bute

Bute is an island in the Firth of Clyde in south-west Scotland. It lies north of the Isle of Arran.

Bute was part of the traditional county of Buteshire. Today it is part of the unitary authority Argyll and Bute. On the island, in 2001 about 7,200 people in the only city Rothesay and in several small towns.

Geography

Bute is about 24 kilometers long and 8 kilometers wide. The northern part is relatively hilly ( highest elevation: Windy Hill, 273 m) and heavily wooded. The much shallower southern part is used for agriculture. Here are also several lakes, of which Loch Fad, Loch Ascog and Loch Quien the three largest.

History

In 1703 Queen Anne founded the title of Earl of Bute, which was awarded to a member of a branch of the royal dynasty of Stuart. 1796 brought King George III. this to Marquess of the County of Bute. Today, the former racing driver Sir John Colum Crichton - Stuart leads among his total of 15 noble titles and those of the 10th Earl of Bute and the 7th Marquess of the County of Bute.

Economy and Transport

Agriculture and tourism are the main sources of income of the islanders, but also forestry and fisheries play a role. Two ferry company Caledonian MacBrayne connect the island with the mainland:

Attractions

  • Rothesay Castle Rothesay
  • Michael 's Grave rest of Clyde tombs
  • Mount Stuart House
  • St Blane 's Chapel at Kingarth
  • Stone Circle St Colmac Cottages
  • Early medieval buildings in the vicinity of St. Blane 's Chapel:

The rocky headland one kilometer west of the St Blane 's Chapel is dominated by the remains of the attachment Dunagoil. The finds from the excavation are to be seen in the Bute Museum, Rothesay. Between the hills Little Dunagoil and the main massif is a large stone box that was originally covered by a cairn. There are also simple tombs from the Neolithic period.

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