From Glasgow: Isle of Bute Day Trip with Mount Stuart Entry

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Embark on a day trip from Glasgow to the Isle of Bute, an island filled with rich history, wild landscapes, and fascinating folklore. Explore Mount Stuart's ornate interiors and landscaped gardens.

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Highlights

  • Delight in Bute's natural wonders, from craggy moorlands to sandy beaches
  • Take a stroll along the seaside promenade in Rothesay, an ancient royal burgh
  • Explore Mount Stuart, a 19th-century neo-Gothic mansion on the Isle of Bute
  • Relax on a drive around Bute's south side, with dramatic views and scenic stops
  • Encounter native wildlife including red squirrels, otters, weasels, and polecats

Description

Start your day trip from Glasgow, heading along the south shores of the Clyde Estuary. Relax and enjoy the stunning views across the Firth of Clyde to the Argyllshire Sea lochs and Highland mountains. Traveling through the seaports of Greenock and Gourock, you continue down to the North Ayrshire coast to the quaint ferry port located at Weymss Bay. Take a deep breath as you sail across the Firth of Clyde before disembarking at Rothesay, the largest town on the Isle of Bute. Continue the journey on to the ancestral seat of the marquesses of Bute, Mount Stuart, a spectacular 19th-century neo-gothic mansion boasting ornate Gothic revival architecture. Explore the wonderful grounds which was the first Scottish home with electricity and an indoor heated swimming pool. After a short jaunt around Mount Stuart, get back on the bus and relax as your driver-guide takes you for a scenic drive around the south side of the island. Take in the spectacular views across the Firth of Clyde, making stops along the way. Then, get ready to curl your toes in the sand of the West Coast's beautiful beaches. Keep an eye out for Bute's beautiful wildlife, from red squirrels to otters. Head back to Rothesay and get free time to sample the local cuisine, explore the promenade, grab a souvenir, or take in the castle ruins. Next, jump back on the ferry and enjoy the journey back to Glasgow.

Includes

Entry to Mount Stuart (House and Garden) Transportation by air-conditioned minibus Driver/guide Ferry ticket to Isle of Bute is included in the tour price

Important Information

  • Enjoy more personal attention, more time with the locals, more time off the bus, and more time on the back roads
  • Please bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour for nature walks
  • You're restricted to 14 kg (31 lbs) of luggage per person on the tour. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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