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Mount Stuart House and Gardens
Rothesay, Isle of Bute
Mount Stuart, a spectacular Victorian Gothic House, is the magnificent architectural fantasy of the Marquess of Bute (1847 - 1900) and the Scottish architect Robert Rowland Anderson. The house sits in 300 acres of designed landscape and 18th Century woodlands established by the 3rd Earl of Bute (1713-1792), who advised on the foundation of Kew Gardens.These fascinating gardens include: a recently restored kitchen garden with sweeping herbacious borders and a large glass pavilion; a prominent rock garden laid out in 1890 with many special plants; and a Victorian pinetum.In order to fully enjoy the many different aspects of Mount Stuart, plan to spend the day and experience a guided tour of the house, audio-visual, adventure play area with large Doll's House, way-marked walks, café, restaurant and shop. Courtesy people carrier to take you from car park and visitor reception to house.
Opening Times
Mount Stuart is open Saturday/Sundays in April, including Good Friday and Easter Monday. Open daily, except Tuesdays and Thursdays, from May to September. House: Sunday to Friday, 11.00am - 5.00pm, Saturdays 10.00am - 2.30pm. Gardens: daily, 10.00am - 6.00pm. Viewing of house is by guided tours only.
Contact
Mount Stuart House and Gardens
Mount Stuart Drive
Rothesay
Isle of Bute
Argyll
PA20 9LR
| Phone: | 01700 503877 |
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| Fax: | 01700 505313 |
| Email: | contactus@mountstuart.com |
| Website: | http://www.mountstuart.com |
