Port Bannatyne Travel Guide

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The bay at Port Bannatyne. A dredger works inside the new marina seawall. A new marina is being built at Port Bannatyne. A stone pier has been built far out into deep water, and before the pontoons can be laid, the inner water is being dredged from a ship.
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The bay at Port Bannatyne. A dredger works inside the new marina seawall. A new marina is being built at Port Bannatyne. A stone pier has been built far out into deep water, and before the pontoons can be laid, the inner water is being dredged from a ship.
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Kames Castle One of the oldest continuously inhabited houses in Scotland
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Old Pier, Port Bannatyne In the late 19th/early 20th century, the Isle of Bute was a very popular tourist-resort - paddle-steamers from Glasgow docked frequently at the piers at Port Bannatyne, Rothesay, Craigmore and Kilchattan.
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Port Bannatyne: lobsterpots on the pier A view out to sea from 922663, the mainland Argyll hills in the distance.
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Seamill Hydro Hotel & Resort

4 out of 5
39 Ardrossan Road, Seamill West Kilbride Scotland
The price is NZ$395 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
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Rosslea Hall Hotel

Rosslea Hall Hotel

4 out of 5
Ferry Road Helensburgh Scotland
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Stonefield Castle Hotel

Stonefield Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Stonefield Tarbert Scotland
The price is NZ$254 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$254
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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staff friendly and helpful.Food good

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

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Cottage On Pier, Holy Loch Shore, Sea And Mountain Views, listed building 1830

Cottage On Pier, Holy Loch Shore, Sea And Mountain Views, listed building 1830

Dunoon Argyll
Stay at this cottage in Dunoon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Holy Loch Marina and Blairmore and Strone Golf ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (198 reviews)
A lovely comfortable and well equipped cottage. The heating works well and is easy to adjust! The kitchen is well equipped. The sofa is comfy. There's lots of local forest walks which suited us well. The host was in touch, friendly and approachable. Thank you for a lovely few days.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Cottage On Pier, Holy Loch Shore, Sea And Mountain Views, listed building 1830
Cromla Cottage, Corrie, Isle of Arran

Cromla Cottage, Corrie, Isle of Arran

Corrie Scotland
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Aran en route
Lovely cottage just next to the sea. Hiked up goat fell from the house. Ace pub round the corner. Aran ice-cream must be sampled.

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Cromla Cottage, Corrie, Isle of Arran
Waterfront Cottage with own Beach and Stunning Views Across The Clyde

Waterfront Cottage with own Beach and Stunning Views Across The Clyde

Toward
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10/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews)
The house was gorgeous, pretty much everything you could need and in an absolutely beautiful location. Got slightly obsessed with the passing ferries.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Waterfront Cottage with own Beach and Stunning Views Across The Clyde
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Popular places to visit

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Mount Stuart

You can learn about the history of Rothesay with a stop at Mount Stuart. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Mount Stuart
Lots to see !

Rothesay Castle

Rothesay Castle is just one of the places to see in Rothesay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Rothesay Castle

Rothesay Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Rothesay with a trip to Rothesay Ferry Terminal. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Rothesay Ferry Terminal

Rosslyn Castle

Learn about the local history of Rothesay with a stop at Rosslyn Castle. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Rosslyn Castle

Rothesay Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Rothesay at Rothesay Golf Club.

Rothesay Golf Club

Loch Fad

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loch Fad during your travels in Rothesay.

Loch Fad

Cities near Port Bannatyne

Panoramic Port Bannatyne

Rothesay