Castles · Central Scotland
Rothesay
Also known as: Baile Bhòid
In or near Ascog.
Rothesay in Inner Hebrides + Skye, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rothesay Castle, the postcode is PA20 0BX. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Rothesay is a place of interest in Inner Hebrides + Skye, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Rothesay ( ROTH-see; Scottish Gaelic: Baile Bhòid [ˈpalə ˈvɔːtʲ]) is the principal town on the Isle of Bute, in the council area of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It lies along the coast of the Firth of Clyde. It can be reached by a Caledonian MacBrayne ferry from Wemyss Bay, which also offers an onward rail link to Glasgow Central Station. At the centre of the town is the 13th-century ruin Rothesay Castle, unique in Scotland for its circular plan.
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Background
History
]] , formerly a hydropathic establishment]] The old town centred on Rothesay Castle, which was built in the 13th century. The castle has long stood in ruins, but it is nevertheless picturesque, and was a focal point for tourists as soon the town began developing into a seaside resort. Rothesay was the county town in the civil parish of Rothesay, which was located in the former county of Bute. The county historically included the islands of Great Cumbrae, Little Cumbrae and Arran. Rothesay Town Hall and County Buildings overlooks the castle. During the Victorian era, Rothesay became a popular tourist destination. In particular, it was hugely popular with Glaswegians going "doon the watter"…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8364, -5.0550
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA20 0BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
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Town Hall and Sheriff Court, Castle Street, Rothesay, Bute
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rothesay?
- Rothesay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode PA20 0BX).
- What is Rothesay?
- Rothesay in Inner Hebrides + Skye, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rothesay?
- Drivers can use postcode PA20 0BX.
- Does Rothesay charge admission?
- Rothesay typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Rothesay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA20 0BX. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.