Islands · Central Scotland
Isle of Bute
In or near Ascog.
Isle of Bute — island in the Firth of Clyde in Scotland.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Isle of Bute is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the postcode PA20 0HA for sat-nav. Entry to the island is free.
About
Isle of Bute is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 12,217 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 6,498 people. Wikidata describes it as: "island in the Firth of Clyde in Scotland". Coordinates: 55.8357°, -5.0564°.
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Summary from the official site
The Isle of Bute is known for its rich history and cultural significance, particularly in relation to the Scots language. Visitors can explore a map that highlights Scots place-names, reflecting the linguistic heritage of Scotland and the evolution of its dialects over centuries.
From the Wikipedia article
The Isle of Bute (Scots: Buit; Scottish Gaelic: Eilean Bhòid or An t-Eilean Bòdach), known as Bute (), is an island in the Firth of Clyde in Scotland. It is divided into highland and lowland areas by the Highland Boundary Fault. Formerly a constituent island of the larger County of Bute, it is now part of the council area of Argyll and Bute. Bute's resident population was 6,498 in 2011, a decline of just over 10% from the figure of 7,228 recorded in 2001 against a background of Scottish island populations as a whole growing by 4% to 103,702 for the same period.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8357, -5.0564
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA20 0HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Population
- 6,498
Sources
- wikidata: Q1147435 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Isle of Bute (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bute satellite.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Bute Museum
Museums · 0.1 km

Rothesay
Castles · 0.1 km

Rothesay Castle
Castles · 0.1 km

Former United Free Church, Rothesay, Bute
Historic churches · 0.2 km

Town Hall and Sheriff Court, Castle Street, Rothesay, Bute
Historic houses · 0.2 km

St Andrews R.C. Church Hall, Bridgend Street, Rothesay, Bute
Historic churches · 0.2 km

Trinity Church, Castle Street, Rothesay, Bute
Historic churches · 0.2 km

Bute FM
Islands · 0.2 km

Theatre de Luxe
Theatres · 0.2 km

St Paul's Church, Rothesay
Historic churches · 0.2 km

War Memorial, Esplanade Gardens, Victoria Street
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km

Winter Gardens, Rothesay
Theatres · 0.3 km
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Rothesay Castle
Rothesay Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
Historic churches · Central Scotland
Former United Free Church, Rothesay, Bute
Former United Free Church, Rothesay, Bute — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Historic houses · Central Scotland
Town Hall and Sheriff Court, Castle Street, Rothesay, Bute
Town Hall and Sheriff Court, Castle Street, Rothesay, Bute in Inner Hebrides + Skye, United Kingdom.
Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Andrews R.C. Church Hall, Bridgend Street, Rothesay, Bute
St Andrews R.C. Church Hall, Bridgend Street, Rothesay, Bute — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Isle of Bute
Places to stay
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Bute Backpackers Hotel
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Caravan parks · Central Scotland
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Westbourne House Caravan Park
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Wemyss Bay Holiday Park
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Isle of Bute?
- Isle of Bute is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA20 0HA).
- What is Isle of Bute?
- Isle of Bute — island in the Firth of Clyde in Scotland.
- How do I get to Isle of Bute?
- Drivers can use postcode PA20 0HA.
- Is Isle of Bute free to visit?
- Yes, Isle of Bute is free to enter.
- How do I get to Isle of Bute?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA20 0HA. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.