Wemyss
Bay Ferry Terminus an easy hour's drive from Glasgow via
M8/A8 motorway. 30 minute ferry crossing.
North
of the island an alternative ferry, Rhubodach-Colintraive,
5 minute crossing, gateway to Islands and also scenic route
via Loch Lomond to Glasgow - 95 minutes.
BY TRAIN AND FERRY
Fast electric trains provide a regular service from Glasgow
to Wemyss Bay with connecting ferry.
BY
AIR
From: Glasgow Airport and 30 minute drive via the
M8/A8 motorway to Wemyss Bay or ten minutes bus journey
from airport to Paisley railway station connecting to
Wemyss Bay and ferry service to Island.
From: Prestwick Airport and 30 miles to Wemyss
Bay or by regular bus connection from airport to Wemyss
Bay and ferry crossing to island. Full details of ferry
sailings:Tel: 01475 650 100
Web: www.calmac.co.uk
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This
fertile island with palm fringed coastline and temperate
effects of the Gulf Stream flowing around its shores has
wonderful countryside to explore - six nature trails and
a walking guide illustrating eight separate walks from 1
to 3 hour duration, easy or hard, hire a bike, join a group
or explore on your own, it's a superb introduction to the
flora and fauna of the island.
Outdoor
recreation also includes golf (3 courses) bowling (4 greens),
riding and pony trekking. Loch and sea angling - trout and
course -bank, boat and shore.
For the indoor activist there is a heated swimming pool,
sauna and solarium, concert hail and leisure centre. All
situated in the island's capital town and Royal Burgh of
Rothesay which provides the bright lights and entertainment.
Dominating both the centre of the town and the history of
the island is Rothesay Castle which today is one of the
finest medieval buildings in all of Scotland and the natural
place to begin exploring this fascinating, unique and very
beautiful island.
For more details go to:
www.visitbute.com
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