Mount Stuart
Mount Stuart's gardens date back to circa 1717 when the 2nd Earl of Bute started to lay out substantial grounds - the beginning of the three hundred acres of wilderness, woodland and designed landscape that can be enjoyed today.
The 19th century saw the development of the 5 acre Wee Garden and - in 1896 - the celebrated English landscape gardener Thomas Mawson designed a remarkable walk replicating the Via Dolorosa. He also designed the exquisite Rock Garden to the front of the house.
The 20th century witnessed further developments, including the replanting of the Rock Garden and the remodelling of the Victorian Kitchen Garden.
“Mount Stuart's gardens consist of 300 acres of wilderness, woodland and designed landscape, offering spectacular scenery and tranquil walks.”
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Mount Stuart Information
- Address:
- Mount Stuart, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR
- Tel:
- 01700 503877
- Fax:
- 01700 505313
- Email:
- contactus@mountstuart.com
- Website:
- www.mountstuart.com
- Open:
- Seasonal opening hours – Please call for detailed house and garden opening times
- Getting there:
- 50 minutes road/rail from Glasgow/Glasgow Airport/Prestwick Airport to Wemyss Bay. 35 minutes ferry crossing : Weymss Bay/Rothesay. 5 miles south of Rothesay town. Spectacular scenic route via Argyll and Colintraive (ferry crossing to Rhubodach at north end of Bute).
- Facilities available:
- Partial disabled access, Toilets, Restaurant, Gift shop, Picnic Areas, Waymarked garden walks, Adventure Play Area & Garden Centre. Guided tours available with prior arrangement.
Guide dogs only - Nearest Gardens
- Ascog Hall Fernery ~ 1 mile | Ardencraig ~ 3 miles