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Rothesay Castle

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Rothesay Castle
Circular castle ruin and moat with Stewart kings displays in the restored great hall gatehouse.
Address: Castlehill St, Rothesay, Isle of Bute PA20 0DA, UK
Phone: 01700 504827
State: Argyll and Bute Council
City: Isle of Bute
Zip Code: PA20 0DA

opening times

Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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I love visiting castles and touch that part of history so here i am visiting another castle. Its a 13th century castle ruins but still showing its glory of its time. Being the member of English Heritage, its half pay ticket.nRothesay castle is located at Isle of Bute. Love this stone built castle with a lot of details. It has a hidden prison under neath the castle for prisoners. Main hall in castle is very nice. In a corner of that hall, make sure you catch the video presentation narrated by Magnus Magnusson ,and presented by Dougie Vipond, all about the castle and Bute's past and the constant battle for land and castle over the centuries. If you visiting Rothesay then try to catch up this castle.
A really fascinating round castle with a moat. As usual with Historic Scotland properties, great interpretive signage. Don't miss the staircase behind the chapel to the ramparts for some excellent views. Historic Scotland guide was exceedingly helpful and friendly.
As soon as you step foot ashore in Rothesay you may wonder where first - thr answer is just across the road.nA modest sized ruins, the moat and lawns surrounding the castle are immaculate, inside the most interesting furthest reaches appear to be off limits and faced off. In the new section above the main entrance there is a hall with some tapestries, a few model of the castle and short film on a loop giving you a little of the history of the castle. As you step in you can if you wish climb down some metal rings through a snug gap into a low vaulted cellar that was used as a prison famously one inmate was jailed for a year in the dark so they can't even see their feet. It felt cold oppressive and very scary.nIn all you would only need 45 mins to an hour in here. It was a nice place to take the weight off and enjoy the sun we got lucky the week we were up here.nPrices are about fair - after all you are contributing to the upkeep of the castle and preservation of a historic monument.nThere is a small gift shop in thr cabin at the entrance where you purchase tickets.
Nice little castle, lots of info about it. Very interesting, could have more stuff for kids like a trail or something around castle, or find this in the castle ect.. was only in their for about 45 mins.
Great wee castle with plenty of history and water filled moat. There are also great views to be had of the surrounding area from the higher levels.
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Directions to Rothesay Castle with public transportation

Castle Street 130 meters
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St Johns Hall 150 meters
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Rothesay - Guildford Square 170 meters
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Winter Gardens 170 meters
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Russell Street 180 meters
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