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Today - Thundery Showers

Maximum: 18C, Minimum: 13C

Wind: 7mph south-easterly, Visibility: Moderate, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 06:20 BST, Sunset: 20:21 BST

Monday - Light Rain

Maximum: 16C, Minimum: 13C

Wind: 19mph westerly, Visibility: Moderate, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 06:22 BST, Sunset: 20:18 BST

Tuesday - Heavy Rain

Maximum: 17C, Minimum: 13C

Wind: 16mph south-westerly, Visibility: Moderate, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 06:24 BST, Sunset: 20:15 BST

Date	Event	Time	Height
Sun 30 Aug	High Tide	02:01	3.7m
Sun 30 Aug	Low Tide	07:44	0.44m
Sun 30 Aug	High Tide	14:19	3.4m
Sun 30 Aug	Low Tide	19:53	0.66m
Mon 31 Aug	High Tide	02:35	3.75m
Mon 31 Aug	Low Tide	08:17	0.41m
Mon 31 Aug	High Tide	14:53	3.48m
Mon 31 Aug	Low Tide	20:30	0.6m
Tue 1 Sep	High Tide	03:13	3.79m
Tue 1 Sep	Low Tide	08:54	0.42m
Tue 1 Sep	High Tide	15:30	3.56m
Tue 1 Sep	Low Tide	21:10	0.6m
Wed 2 Sep	High Tide	03:50	3.78m
Wed 2 Sep	Low Tide	09:35	0.5m
Wed 2 Sep	High Tide	16:07	3.59m
Wed 2 Sep	Low Tide	21:54	0.66m
Thu 3 Sep	High Tide	04:29	3.68m
Thu 3 Sep	Low Tide	10:23	0.67m
Thu 3 Sep	High Tide	16:47	3.54m
Thu 3 Sep	Low Tide	22:43	0.8m
Fri 4 Sep	High Tide	05:10	3.48m
Fri 4 Sep	Low Tide	11:19	0.91m
Fri 4 Sep	High Tide	17:30	3.42m
Fri 4 Sep	Low Tide	23:40	1m
Sat 5 Sep	High Tide	06:01	3.21m
Sat 5 Sep	Low Tide	12:27	1.16m
Sat 5 Sep	High Tide	18:22	3.24m
Sat 5 Sep	Low Tide	00:52	1.19m

THIS TIDAL INFORMATION IS FOR ROTHESAY BAY

Information

The Beautiful island of Bute is only one and a half hours from Glasgow, but a million miles away in charm and atmosphere.
The island is only fifteen miles long and four miles wide, but a wide variety of flora and fauna can be discovered on this charming island. Porpoises, Ospreys and Seals are just some of the wildlife you may see while visiting. Certain areas in the north of the island in the Community Forest have been registered as Sites of Special Scientific Interest due to their biodiversity, which is unique to Bute.
Apart from the wildlife, Bute also has an abundance of glorious gardens and grand architecture. Mount Stuart is the most famous visitor attraction, but a visit to the Victorian Fernery in Ascog, which features a unique collection of ferns and gardens with a huge variety of exotic and rare plants and trees, is a must see, as are The Esplanade Gardens on the front
If you’re looking for a variety of fine restaurants, bars, and shops etc., head for Rothesay, and Port Bannatyne, where you won’t be disappointed.
All in all, this beautiful island of Bute has to be added to your bucket list, you might even think you have died and gone to heaven.

Comments (11)

03/08/2025 @ 8:50 am

Debbie & Mike

Isle of Bute Visitor Guide
We met your guy at the hotel and he was very helpful and recommended some places for us to go to. Although we don't sail we are now using Harbourguides for information, especially for restaurants, shops and attractions.

14/07/2025 @ 9:32 am

HG CREW

Isle of Bute Visitor Guide
Hi all, Steve has arrived on the island last night and will be visiting lots of the local businesses over the next week. He's looking forward to meeting you all!

05/07/2025 @ 7:18 pm

HG CREW

Isle of Bute Visitor Guide
Hi Melisa, Great to here you are visiting Isle of Bute in August. he Harbourguides Crew will have left by then, but the Bute Harbour Guide will have been updated and full of up to date great information and recommendations for your visit.
Have a fantastic time on this beautiful island, and we would love to hear back from you.

03/07/2025 @ 10:21 am

Melisa Downing

Isle of Bute Visitor Guide
Great news that you are updating the Bute harbour guide. We plan to cruise the West coast of Scotland in August and Bute is going to be one of our longer stopovers. Great timing guys!

26/06/2025 @ 4:54 pm

HG CREW

Isle of Bute Visitor Guide
We are delighted to announce that the Harbourguides Crew will be visiting the beautiful island of Bute in the very near future to update the guide. We will be taking drone photography and compiling 360 virtual tours for local businesses and services.

05/02/2019 @ 9:12 pm

WildBute

Hoping you might include this?

WildBute is the Isle of Bute Walks, Talks & Tour Company.

WildBute can provide pick-ups from either of Bute's Marinas, shoreside from moorings/at anchor or any Hotel, B&B or Ferry.

Bute has a rich Culture, History & Heritage including Neolithic Standing Stones & Circles, IronAge, Viking & Early-Christian Sites (150 Years Before Columba on Iona!) plus abundant Wildlife with Eagles, Osprey, Buzzards, Deer, Seals, Wild Goats & Flora

Facebook.com/WildBute
WildBute.com

24/05/2018 @ 6:29 pm

John and marie

Great guide by the way, keep up the good work! Always use harbourguides when travelling.

17/03/2018 @ 2:57 pm

Harbourguides Crew

We are delighted to announce that we are now in the process of updating our Harbour Guide to this beautiful island. Sadly Paul, who worked here last has passed away. Richard Marcinko will be the Harbourguides representative that will be visiting the island and meeting as many businesses and services in the area as possible.
He looks forward to meeting you
HG Crew

16/03/2018 @ 1:35 pm

Helen & Len Yacht

Loved every minute of our time on Bute. Will be there again this July. Hope to see Karry and Shaun in the marina again this year

18/03/2016 @ 10:41 am

Jez and Sarah

Back to Bute again this year, found your guide extremely useful last year. How often do you update it?

09/07/2014 @ 8:31 am

The Wrights

Went to the Scottish Sculpture Park yesterday, and it was a lovely afternoon out.
We were staying on Bute and got the bus down to the ferry to Colintraive and walked up the hill( 10 minutes max) it is set in one of the most beautiful locations, and Karen Scotland who runs the Park is very nice.
It was well worth the visit and we had tea at Colintraive Hotel just by ferry terminal on the way back back to Bute, I am sure we will come back next year.

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Business Reviews (23)

25/10/2025 @ 5:33 pm

VisitBute by Jenny & Otis Salim

VisitBute
We loved our time in Bute and cant believe we haven't been here before. A really good selection of lovely restaurants, a lovely sea front with marina, great independent shops. What is there not to love about this place. We have already planned our next visit for May 2026.

24/10/2025 @ 6:55 pm

Gather Deli by Fiona & Drew Casternado

Gather Deli
Gather Deli and The Sulking Room (Next door) attract your attention well before you go inside. Its pretty obvious that a lot of thought and money has gone into these two establishments. Once entering the first thing that strikes you is how beautiful the décor and setting is (This applies to both places) Gather Deli is not just a deli, and to call it a café would not do it justice, yes they sell coffee and sandwiches etc., but some of the other dishes would grace any restaurant. As we enjoyed it here so much, we had to try the Sulking Room, which is next door and has the same owners. This is a wine bar of very high standard. The atmosphere and ambience are spot on. If your looking for a cheap place to go and have a drink, I wouldn't recommend it, however if you are prepared to pay that little bit extra and sample some great wines and cocktails with good company and lovely staff, then The Sulking Room is the place for you. We absolutely loved it!!

24/10/2025 @ 6:53 pm

The Sulking Room by Fiona & Drew Casternado

The Sulking Room and Gather Deli (Next door) attract your attention well before you go inside. Its pretty obvious that a lot of thought and money has gone into these two establishments. Once entering the first thing that strikes you is how beautiful the décor and setting is (This applies to both places) Gather Deli is not just a deli, and to call it a café would not do it justice, yes they sell coffee and sandwiches etc., but some of the other dishes would grace any restaurant. As we enjoyed it here so much, we had to try the Sulking Room, which is next door and has the same owners. This is a wine bar of very high standard. The atmosphere and ambience are spot on. If your looking for a cheap place to go and have a drink, I wouldn't recommend it, however if you are prepared to pay that little bit extra and sample some great wines and cocktails with good company and lovely staff, then The Sulking Room is the place for you. We absolutely loved it!!

24/10/2025 @ 6:50 pm

Gather Deli by Fiona & Drew Casternado

23/10/2025 @ 6:32 am

The Kettledrum by The Kettledrum Bute

What a lovely find this was. The owners and staff were so nice and helpful in our choices of food, The setting is ideal with beautiful views of the harbour. Its not a large restaurant and is very popular, so I would recommend booking to guarantee a table especially at weekends or if there's a group of you. We really enjoyed everything about our meal here,

23/10/2025 @ 6:26 am

Musicker by Lou & Gary B

Musicker Cafe Bute
Lovely little vegie café with a varied vegan menu that even meat eaters will enjoy. It has a really nice theme to it with an old fashioned style duke box. The staff are very welcoming to humans and are also pet friendly. a little gem that we will revisit for sure.

22/10/2025 @ 9:45 am

The Dressing Room Bute by Tania Lowe

The Dressing Room Bute
An absolute gem of a clothes shop for women. The choice of clothes is fantastic, and the lady who owns it (I think her name is Sophie) will gladly advise you on what she thinks is right for you if you ask her. There's so many items to choose from, and the vast majority of them wont be available from the chain stores. This is one to put on your list as a must visit.

22/10/2025 @ 9:36 am

Print Point by Tania Lowe

Print Point
Print Point bookshop is a delightful independent bookshop in the heart of Rothesay Bute. Privately owned and run. Its so sad to see less of these bookshops around in as people choosing to buy online etc. However, I don't think there's a better experience than browsing through the titles or ordering the next release from your favourite author and actually holding it in your hands to read it. Maybe I'm old fashioned, I don't know. One thing I do know, is if we stop using the services of these stores, they will one day disappear from our towns and villages. So, Please when visiting Bute, call in and look through all the different books and make a purchase. They also have a little snack area where you can have a coffee or tea.

21/10/2025 @ 8:35 am

Galatea Bar by Donna & Gino Hanson

Galatea Bar
Wow!! what a pleasant surprise this place was. We had planned a quietish night. Well it started off quietish and then the band started and they were brilliant. A blond woman lead singer absolutely rocked the place. It was the best night we had on Bute and one we hope to repeat again next time. Brilliant night and thanks!!!

21/10/2025 @ 8:29 am

W & J Duncan by Andy & Sarah D

W & J Duncan
So nice to see you featuring W & J Duncan on here. We had a vehicle problem that could have delayed us leaving the islands for a couple of days. These guys went above and beyond and ensured we got away the same day. We really cant thank them enough. If you are touring the islands and have a vehicle problem, contact W & J Duncan first, they will give you the right help and advice.

04/07/2025 @ 6:27 pm

Galatea Bar by Ronan Farrow

Galatea Bar
Nice friendly bar and a good place to meet people. Frequented by locals which is always a good sign. Nice friendly staff.

09/10/2024 @ 8:25 am

The Dressing Room Bute by Fiona Mhairi Robertson

Had so much fun shopping with Sophie!
Lovely, easily coordinated product 👌
Loved it.

Thanks so much!✨️

09/10/2024 @ 8:24 am

The Dressing Room Bute by Fiona Mhairi Robertson

Had so much fun shopping with Sophie!
Lovely, easily coordinated product 👌
Loved it.

Thanks so much!✨️

07/11/2021 @ 10:43 pm

The Dressing Room Bute by Margaret Martin

Great clothing ,different and so reasonable in price.No pressure to buy and very helpful lady. Looking forward to your special spring event again .I got some lovely winter items last week from your shop.

07/11/2021 @ 10:42 pm

The Dressing Room Bute by Margaret Martin

23/07/2021 @ 6:16 pm

Eilean Dhu by D Ross

This cottage is a wonderful family home with fantastic space for 9 of us. The views were amazing from the balcony where we had breakfast and dinner. The garden was spacious and well maintained. We used the BBQ which had been recently built. We had an amazing family staycation. Would recommend this house for your famy holiday. Patricia the hist was also very nice and helpful. We would definitely return

25/05/2018 @ 2:20 pm

Commodore Guest House by Sonya

Amazing and very accommodating, clean and very well priced we were so glad to be off the boat for the one night last night, super restful sleep, showered and well fed this morning, Breakfast was excellent they even have Haggis on the Breakfast menu, as well as the usual Breakfast items, we will be back to the Commodore for sure next time we sail into Rothesay, infact we may come back for a walking holiday and stay in one of the cottages at the rear of the Commodore, but still have Breakfast in the Commodore. Thank You Harry & Hazel for being the perfect hosts.

05/04/2018 @ 10:07 am

The Glenburn Hotel by bill and sarah

Had friends stay over at this hotel again last month, they loved it, looks like it's had a big refurbishment as well since they last visited will be booking again soon.

07/01/2017 @ 12:49 pm

Commodore Guest House by Jules Goghan

After a hard sail and finding details for The Commodore from a pier hand we phoned to see if they could accommodate us, and they could, (after being on our small boat for 3 days in cramped conditions we needed a decent sleep), the facilities were fab, we had everything you could want for the weary traveller, a hot shower, cosy room and a comfy, comfy bed to sleep in and the best was the next morning at breakfast, freshly brewed coffee, a full scottish breakfast, fruit, toast and a brilliant Host Harry, he's so funny and very knowledgeable of the island and what to do through the day, places to visit etc..., we will hopefully be back next year and will not hesitate in where to stay as we know it will be the one and only COMMODORE in Rothesay. Thank You

15/12/2015 @ 7:32 am

The Dressing Room Bute by Mary Grogan

Loved this clothes shop beautiful pieces at reasonable prices

15/10/2014 @ 10:53 am

Commodore Guest House by Shona & Graham

What a find, had a fab Breakfast here last Sunday morning, when we arrived at the Marina on Saturday late afternoon and after enquiring as to where was recommended for Breakfast on Sunday morning, another yacht's crew said the Commodore, so we telephoned, well what a superb Breakfast and served in such a relaxed atmosphere & everything was so fresh, we will definetly be back and Thank you all at the Commodore see you all again next year.

25/06/2014 @ 8:32 am

Roseland Holiday Park by H.G.crew

Having a great time in my glamping pod, very peaceful up here and sleeping similar to a log.

20/06/2014 @ 5:12 pm

Commodore Guest House by Jim

Fantastic stay here, its a must to have their now Famous "Full Scottish Breakfast", sets one up for the whole day, they also do Breakfast for yachts people as long as you phone and book it the day before and they will do all they can to accommodate you, a Fab place in a Fab town.

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