Rothesay Castle
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Rothesay Castle is a ruined castle in Rothesay, the principal town on the Isle of Bute, in western Scotland. Located at NS086646, the castle has been described as "one of the most remarkable in Scotla
Rothesay Castle, with the 16th century forework in the centre, and the 13th century "Pigeon Tower" on the right
The 13th century curtain wall seen from the south-east, across the moat. The bases of the south-east and south-west towers can be seen.
The vaulted entrance tunnel.
Marquess of Bute
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Marquess of the County of Bute, shortened in general usage to Marquess of Bute, is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1796 for John Stuart, 4th Earl of Bute.
Rothesay Castle
…Stewart family, it survived Norse attacks to become a royal residence. Though falling into ruin after the 17th century, the castle was repaired by the Marquess of Bute before passing into state care in the 20th century. A paddle steamer named after the castle was constructed in 1816…
This chest is on display at the Colintraive Hotel in Colintraive, Argyll and Bute
West front, showing one of the wings surviving from the previous house