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Rothesay Castle

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Rothesay Castle is a ruined castle in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute.

Built by the Stewart family, it survived Norse attacks to become a royal residence., the castle comprises a large curtain wall, strengthened by four round towers, together with a 16th-century forework, the whole surrounded by a broad moat. The castle fell into ruin after the 17th century, the castle was repaired by the Marquess of Bute before passing into state care in the 20th century.

If you want more information on the area visit our local Isle of Bute Destination page or our regional Argyll And Bute Destination page.
Place Category: See & Do

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Rothesay Castle, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Argyll and Bute , United Kingdom

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Rothesay Castle 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 6.8℃ to 7.4℃ with wind speed 4.9 m/sec (WNW)
Friday, Apr 19
partlycloudy_night
Expect a temp in the range 7℃ to 8.3℃ with wind speed 10.7 m/sec (WNW)
Saturday, Apr 20
partlycloudy_night
Expect a temp in the range 6.2℃ to 6.4℃ with wind speed 4.4 m/sec (NNW)
Sunday, Apr 21
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 6.8℃ to 7.1℃ with wind speed 2.4 m/sec (WNW)
Monday, Apr 22
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 7.4℃ to 9℃ with wind speed 2.7 m/sec (ENE)
Tuesday, Apr 23
partlycloudy_night
Expect a temp in the range 6.7℃ to 7.8℃ with wind speed 3.1 m/sec (E)
Wednesday, Apr 24
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 8.3℃ to 9.1℃ with wind speed 2.1 m/sec (E)

Our Isle of Bute weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

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