The Dome - Guidebook

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The Dome - Guidebook

Sightseeing

Aside from this magnificent house, filled with incredible artefacts and awe-inspiring architecture, you will find beautiful gardens, a botanical house, and a great little tea shop for after your walk!
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Mount Stuart
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Aside from this magnificent house, filled with incredible artefacts and awe-inspiring architecture, you will find beautiful gardens, a botanical house, and a great little tea shop for after your walk!
An interesting little place with info on the history of Bute, as well as an impressive menagerie of stuffed animals! Learn about the Iron Age Fort and the Vikings who came to the island.
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Bute Museum
7 Stuart St
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An interesting little place with info on the history of Bute, as well as an impressive menagerie of stuffed animals! Learn about the Iron Age Fort and the Vikings who came to the island.
One of the most serene places on the island! Set amidst stunning scenery, this ruin was a monastery and the site of a Viking settlement before that.
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ST BLANE'S CHURCH
Plan Road
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One of the most serene places on the island! Set amidst stunning scenery, this ruin was a monastery and the site of a Viking settlement before that.
At the end of the Kilchattan Bay, there is a fantastic circular walk that takes you over rugged coastal rocks, rolling hills, ruins and woodland. 5 miles - best for intermediate walkers with good footwear!
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Kilchattan Bay
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At the end of the Kilchattan Bay, there is a fantastic circular walk that takes you over rugged coastal rocks, rolling hills, ruins and woodland. 5 miles - best for intermediate walkers with good footwear!
This a much quieter beach than the others, and lovely for a peaceful walk along the coast. You will often sea seals at the far right end, so keep a look out!
Scalpsie Bay Beach, Isle of Bute
This a much quieter beach than the others, and lovely for a peaceful walk along the coast. You will often sea seals at the far right end, so keep a look out!
For those with green fingers, this is a must-see! Beautiful plants and flowers tended with care by the local community.
Ardencraig Garden Council
6 Ardencraig Ln
For those with green fingers, this is a must-see! Beautiful plants and flowers tended with care by the local community.

City/town information

Rothesay town centre is small, but offers a good variety of shops, tea rooms and of course, a castle - right in the middle! The Visitors Centre (pictured) has all the info you need, including local events.
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Rothesay
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Rothesay town centre is small, but offers a good variety of shops, tea rooms and of course, a castle - right in the middle! The Visitors Centre (pictured) has all the info you need, including local events.

Food scene

After a walk along the beach (and over to the bird hide at the far end), warm yourself up with a spot of lunch at Ettrick Bay Tearoom. Great food, excellent value for money ...and cakes to di for!
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Ettrick Bay Tea Room
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After a walk along the beach (and over to the bird hide at the far end), warm yourself up with a spot of lunch at Ettrick Bay Tearoom. Great food, excellent value for money ...and cakes to di for!
This is a great place for authentic American nosh! If you're there for the evening, settle down at the bar for a while for some great music in a cosy atmosphere. Great evening entertainment on Summer weekends.
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The Scottish Honky-Tonk
23 Marine Pl
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This is a great place for authentic American nosh! If you're there for the evening, settle down at the bar for a while for some great music in a cosy atmosphere. Great evening entertainment on Summer weekends.
An absolute gem of a place! Really tasty vegetarian food right in the heart of the town centre. They often have live music and other events going on, so check when you're here what's coming up!
Musicker
11 High St
An absolute gem of a place! Really tasty vegetarian food right in the heart of the town centre. They often have live music and other events going on, so check when you're here what's coming up!
Cosy atmosphere, good food and great value for money. 5 minutes' walk away from the apartment.
Esplanade Hotel
4 High St
Cosy atmosphere, good food and great value for money. 5 minutes' walk away from the apartment.
Right underneath the apartment, you'll find this superb cafe, with the friendliest staff and best darn chicken shawarma wraps! For something different, try the Syrian breakfast platter with a strong Syrian coffee made the traditional way.
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Helmi’s
26 E Princes St
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Right underneath the apartment, you'll find this superb cafe, with the friendliest staff and best darn chicken shawarma wraps! For something different, try the Syrian breakfast platter with a strong Syrian coffee made the traditional way.

Activities/Sport

This little island boasts an 18 hole golf club set in the stunning scenery of Kingarth, and is in itself, a popular reason for people to visit.
Bute Golf Club
This little island boasts an 18 hole golf club set in the stunning scenery of Kingarth, and is in itself, a popular reason for people to visit.
Come for a swim, book a session in the gym, or head to the sauna and steam room for some peace and relaxation. Booking is required, due to Covid restrictions so call ahead!
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Rothesay Leisure Centre
96 High St
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Come for a swim, book a session in the gym, or head to the sauna and steam room for some peace and relaxation. Booking is required, due to Covid restrictions so call ahead!
Great for kids and adults alike! Take one of Ardbrannan Riding Centre's well behaved ponies or horses and enjoy a wonderful woodland trek.
Ardbrannan Riding Centre
Canada Hill
Great for kids and adults alike! Take one of Ardbrannan Riding Centre's well behaved ponies or horses and enjoy a wonderful woodland trek.