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Our residents and visitors enjoy beautiful parks, beaches on the Kennebecasis River, wharves, hiking trails, sports fields, and many playgrounds for children. The commercial district is bustling with independently owned community businesses, boutique and local shopping, restaurants, and microbreweries.
Rothesay (/ ˈ r ɒ θ s i / ⓘ 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 ferry from Wemyss Bay, which offers an onward rail link to Glasgow.
Join the celebrations in the Rothesay Common, explore our beautiful parks and trails, enjoy a refreshing swim at Renforth Beach, watch the Canadian Heritage live broadcast from the comfort of your own home, and so much more!
Rothesay is a smart Victorian seaside resort and the main town on the east side of Isle of Bute. This highly accessibly town is very traditional and good looking with signs of its Victorian heritage including a splendid Victorian frontage cradling the romantic Rothesay Bay.
My local's guide to the best things to do in Rothesay on the isle of Bute. From the best attractions to shopping and places to eat, my guide covers it all!
Located on the shores of the beautiful Kennebecasis River, Rothesay has two supervised beaches that are open to the public during the summer months. K-Park and Renforth Beaches will open for the 2024 season on Monday, June 24, 2024. Beaches will close for the season on Friday, August 23, 2024.
Jun 16, 2023 · Things to Do in Rothesay, Scotland: See Tripadvisor's 9,974 traveller reviews and photos of Rothesay tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Rothesay. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Rothesay, royal burgh, coastal resort, and chief town of the island of Bute, Argyll and Bute council area, historic county of Buteshire, Scotland, lying on the island’s eastern coast near the entrance to the Firth of Clyde. In the centre of the town are the ruins of an 11th-century castle.
Situated on the Isle of Bute, Rothesay Castles dates back to the early 13th century and is remarkably well preserved in spite of its age. Built by the Stewart family to defend against invading Norwegian fleets, Rothesay’s immense circular curtain wall makes it unique in Scotland.
Rothesay is the main town on the Isle of Bute, located on the eastern side of the Isle. The town is built around one of the main attractions that makes Rothesay a popular destination in Scotland - the Rothesay Castle.
