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Rothesay Castle

Open to visitorsa Historic Environment Scotland site — many are free to wander; staffed ones charge and keep set hours

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Rothesay Castle is one of 36 castles the Albion Guide maps in Argyll and Bute. It is looked after by Historic Environment Scotland. Wemyss Bay Station is 11.3 km away to the north-east. Toward Castle and Kilmory Castle are among the castles within 5 km.

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Mount Stuart

Garden near Rothesay

Extravagant Gothic-revival mansion on Bute set in 300 acres of woodland, walled gardens and shore.

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Scalpsie Bay

Beach near Kilchattan Bay

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Wemyss Bay Station

Landmark near Wemyss Bay

Grade-A Victorian railway station and pier of 1903 with a sweeping glass-roofed concourse, gateway to Bute.

11.3 km NE