Isle of Bute

The Isle of Bute is an island in the Firth of Clyde, off the west coast of Scotland. Rothesay is the main town. It is part of the "Costa Clyde" or "Glasgow Riviera", the string of little resorts stretching down the Clyde coast from Gourock through Ayr to Girvan.
  • Island
  • …lies at an elevation of 318 feet (97 metres)
  • Also known as
    “Bute Island”
    “Island of Bute”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Rothesay Castle and Bute Museum.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rothesay and Port Bannatyne.
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Isle of Bute

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Latitude
55.83333° or 55° 50′ north
Longitude
-5.1° or 5° 6′ west
Open location code
9C7PRWM2+82
Geo­Names ID

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In Other Languages

“Isle of Bute” goes by many names.
  • Scottish Gaelic: “Bòd”
  • Scottish Gaelic: “Eilean Bhòid”

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