Port Bannatyne Travel Guide

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The bay at Port Bannatyne. A dredger works inside the new marina seawall. A new marina is being built at Port Bannatyne. A stone pier has been built far out into deep water, and before the pontoons can be laid, the inner water is being dredged from a ship.
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The bay at Port Bannatyne. A dredger works inside the new marina seawall. A new marina is being built at Port Bannatyne. A stone pier has been built far out into deep water, and before the pontoons can be laid, the inner water is being dredged from a ship.
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Kames Castle One of the oldest continuously inhabited houses in Scotland
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Old Pier, Port Bannatyne In the late 19th/early 20th century, the Isle of Bute was a very popular tourist-resort - paddle-steamers from Glasgow docked frequently at the piers at Port Bannatyne, Rothesay, Craigmore and Kilchattan.
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Port Bannatyne: lobsterpots on the pier A view out to sea from 922663, the mainland Argyll hills in the distance.
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Stonefield Castle Hotel

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Stonefield Tarbert Scotland
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Rosslea Hall Hotel

Rosslea Hall Hotel

4 out of 5
Ferry Road Helensburgh Scotland
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8.2/10 Very Good! (544 reviews)
Excellent location with great views if booking a room with sea view. Very pleasant staff. On site parking. Dog friendly but the additional charge double that of most other hotels. Unfortunately no restaurant available this visit and only a basic continental breakfast with tea and coffee in hot water ...

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Cottage On Pier, Holy Loch Shore, Sea And Mountain Views, listed building 1830

Cottage On Pier, Holy Loch Shore, Sea And Mountain Views, listed building 1830

Dunoon Argyll
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Cottage On Pier, Holy Loch Shore, Sea And Mountain Views, listed building 1830
Waterfront Cottage with own Beach and Stunning Views Across The Clyde

Waterfront Cottage with own Beach and Stunning Views Across The Clyde

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The house was gorgeous, pretty much everything you could need and in an absolutely beautiful location. Got slightly obsessed with the passing ferries.

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Waterfront Cottage with own Beach and Stunning Views Across The Clyde
Cromla Cottage, Corrie, Isle of Arran

Cromla Cottage, Corrie, Isle of Arran

Corrie Scotland
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Aran en route
Lovely cottage just next to the sea. Hiked up goat fell from the house. Ace pub round the corner. Aran ice-cream must be sampled.

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Cromla Cottage, Corrie, Isle of Arran
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Popular places to visit

Lots to see !

Rothesay Castle

Rothesay Castle is just one of the places to see in Rothesay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Rothesay Castle
Amazing guided tour here. All this rooms are just awesome.

Mount Stuart

You can learn about the history of Rothesay with a stop at Mount Stuart. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Mount Stuart

Rothesay Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Rothesay with a trip to Rothesay Ferry Terminal. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Rothesay Ferry Terminal

Rosslyn Castle

Learn about the local history of Rothesay with a stop at Rosslyn Castle. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Rosslyn Castle

Loch Fad

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loch Fad during your travels in Rothesay.

Loch Fad

Bute Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Bute Museum during your travels in Rothesay. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Bute Museum