Bute Museum — Attraction in Scotland

Delightfully intriguing and interesting museum in the heart of Rothesay. The museum itself is all about the Isle of Bute and is divided into two sections which is the Natural History of the Isle of Bute and the History and Archaeology of the Isle of Bute. The Natural History of Bute talks about the Geology and Landscape of the Island and how it was formed millions of years ago from volcanic processes and how it has changed through time. In the Natural History Section it goes into the Wildlife on the Isle of Bute and also its plant life where you can see models of animals on display such as Foxes, Roe Deer, Pine Martens, Red Squirrels, Seals, Seabirds and other Wetland Birds, which are in great condition. The history and archaeology of the Isle of Bute details the history of the Isle of Bute from the Viking Period through to the modern day and the exhibition talls about the Neolithic life on the Island and how they lived during this period and you also learn about life on the Island under Viking rule and how it was overcome. The history and archaeology section also talks about how the island became a tourist attraction during the victorian era and how the victorian steamers took people to the island during this period and you can see models and pictures of these steamers giving you a good idea of their size and function. The history and archaeology section also discusses how the Island was used during WWII and how people survived during this period. There are a number of interesting artefacts including Neolithic artefacts such as Flint Axeheads and also a full facial reconstruction of the face of the Queen of the Loch, which is very intriguing. The history and archaeology you can learn how Rothesay was granted a royal Burgh during the Medieval period and also about the Stuart who are one of the most influential families on the Island. All of the sections are presented well and are laid out in an easy to understand way so you can get the history of Bute very easily. The staff at the site are extremely friendly and very chatty and the staff are very knowledgeable detailing to you what you see and facts that you learn about. There is a small gift shop selling a variety of lovely souvenirs at very reasonable prices. Overall this is a thoroughly fabulous and brilliantly interesting place to visit, with makes for a very fascinating and intriguing day out. Definitely well worth a visit...

This is a very quaint little museum that we visited during a brief visit to Bute, it was right opposite the castle so both interests could be covered in half a day and with lunch squeezed in! The museum was small but fascinating and catered well for children. The gentleman on the front desk/shop in the museum was so friendly and kind, being an absolute joy to have a conversation with. There was a quiz for children to complete to help them engage with the exhibits, they also win a prize for this at the end, my daughter loved the fact she then got to hold the prize box and ring the bell! There was also a table with items they could feel and hold….if they are not too squeamish! Do fill in the visitors book at the end as well, it’s amazing how far some people have travelled...

Thought it might be good for a wet day visit to Rothesay - but it was wonderful! We spent nearly two and a half hours perusing the exhibits. It's a small museum but, as has been said before, it has a lot to see - and is very well presented. Lots and lots of local, historical artefacts - presented in an interesting manner. They are very good quality too. The natural history section is equally amazing - really well done and, again, with great quality exhibits. Didn't apply to us, but there was also activities for children - kind of treasure hunt stuff. It's a privately run museum, so it has to fund itself and run itself with local people and they certainly...