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Rothesay Castle

Exceptionally old & atmospheric

The castle, Rothsay (i.e. Rothesay), Scotland-LCCN2002695046

Rothesay Castle has the distinction of being one of only two surviving moated castles in Scotland and its only castle with a circular courtyard. All this goes back to 1098 when there were Vikings to contend with hereabouts.

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A couple of centuries later things were remodelled with the addition of drum towers and curtain walls.

The castle lies on the Isle of Bute: most easily reached via ferry (17 daily; 35mins) from Wemyss Bay (6 Shore Rd; PA18 6AR).

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Castlehill Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0DA

Apr–Sep daily 9.30am–5.30pm; Oct–Mar Sat–Wed 10am–4pm; check latest times.

Adults £7.50; full & latest rates

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Text © Christian Williams

Images by Ashley Van Haeften, James McCoy