Rothesay Castle

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Overview
The focal point of Rothesay is this 13th-century castle. It has lofty curtain walls defended by drum towers that enclose a circular courtyard.
Ratings & awards
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Green Tourism Gold
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open all year, Apr-Sep, daily 9.30-5.30; Oct, daily 10-4; Nov-Mar, Sat-Wed 10-4 (last admission 30mins before closing). May close for lunch. Closed 25-26 Dec & 1-2 Jan. check website for unexpected closures
Location
ROTHESAY, Isle of Bute, PA20 0DA
About the area
This is a county that’s all about awe-inspiring landscapes and unique island cultures. Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney put the area on the map when he wrote Mull of Kintyre, recorded in 1977 with the local pipe band backing his group.
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Rothesay Castle

Recommended by Visit England Logo
Overview
The focal point of Rothesay is this 13th-century castle. It has lofty curtain walls defended by drum towers that enclose a circular courtyard.
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open all year, Apr-Sep, daily 9.30-5.30; Oct, daily 10-4; Nov-Mar, Sat-Wed 10-4 (last admission 30mins before closing). May close for lunch. Closed 25-26 Dec & 1-2 Jan. check website for unexpected closures
Location
ROTHESAY, Isle of Bute, PA20 0DA
About the area
Area image
This is a county that’s all about awe-inspiring landscapes and unique island cultures. Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney put the area on the map when he wrote Mull of Kintyre, recorded in 1977 with the local pipe band backing his group.