THE ISLE of Bute is a haven for walking, cycling, fishing and wildlife. Expect idyllic, deserted beaches, fab food and a whole lot of history on this Scottish isle, says writer Robin McKelvie.

Rothesay is the principal town on the Isle of Bute and a place that has been loved by generations of Glaswegians for many years as they headed ‘doon the watter’ on their holidays.

The ancestral home of the Stuart Kings, Bute is home to Rothesay Castle, constructed in the 13th century. Circular in design and with a perimeter moat, the castle’s stucture is unique in Scotland.