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Rothesay Castle is a ruined castle in Rothesay, the principal town on the Isle of Bute, in western Scotland. Located at NS086646 , the castle has been described as "one of the most remarkable in Scotland", [ 1 ] for its long history dating back to the beginning of the 13th century, and its unusual circular plan.
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"Eilean Bhoid" arriving at Rothesay , Isle of Bute: Date: 24 August 2010, 13:31: Source "Eilean Bhoid" arriving at Rothesay , Isle of Bute. Uploaded by oxyman; Author: Phil Sangwell from United Kingdom
Name Type Date Condition Ownership Location Notes Picture Achallader Castle: Tower house: 16th century: Ruined: 3.5 miles north of Bridge of Orchy: Ardencaple Castle: 12th century
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. [6] Rothesay was the county town in the civil parish of Rothesay, which was located in the former county ...
The Isle of Bute [7] (Scots: Buit; Scottish Gaelic: Eilean Bhòid or An t-Eilean Bòdach), known as Bute (/ b juː t /), is an island in the Firth of Clyde in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is divided into highland and lowland areas by the Highland Boundary Fault .
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