Mount Stuart House Isle of Bute Posted on 26 Dec 03:39
Mount Stuart House Isle of Bute
This is Britain’s most astounding Victorian gothic mansion.
Home to the Stuarts of Bute, descendants of the Royal House of Stuart.
Mount Stuart is a 19th century country manor house with extensive gardens on the Isle of Bute.
The spectacular Gothic house was the ancestral home of the Marquess of Bute. Mount Stuart is an award-winning attraction featuring magnificent Victorian Gothic architecture and design together with contemporary craftsmanship, surrounded by 300 acres of gloriously maintained grounds and gardens.
This magnificent house sits proudly on the Isle of Bute – ancient stronghold of Scottish kings.
Although it feels as if you have escaped to a wild and wonderful kingdom, this award-winning historical attraction lies just 90minutes away from Glasgow.
The flamboyant house and its 300 acres of gardens reflect the artistic, religious and astrological interests of the 3rd Marquess of Bute.
Once a family home, the attraction is now owned and run by Mount Stuart Trust, a Scottish registered charity. The House and Gardens provide a spectacular private venue for luxury weddings, exclusive parties and corporate events.
Mount Stuart is a shining example of the grand domestic architecture that came out of Britain’s 19th Century Gothic Revival.
It stands, cathedral-like, as a monument to an obsession with the medieval past.
Mount Stuart House, gardens, café and shop are open to the public seasonally. Guided house tours and self-guided admission are available throughout the season. We highly recommend booking a private house tour to go behind the scenes and visit the Smoking Room and Burges Chapel with a spectacular mirrored floor, which aren’t normally open to the public.
The Bute Collection at Mount Stuart contains a world class collection of fine art and artefacts, including a handwritten eyewitness account of the execution of Mary Queen of Scots and a Shakespeare First Folio. These treasures, and so much more, can be viewed by special appointment.
Special exhibitions, lectures and events run throughout the season. From pop up supper clubs to contemporary dance performances and lectures from heritage experts, each month brings new and extraordinary experiences to visitors.
Special exhibitions, lectures and events run throughout the season. From pop up supper clubs to contemporary dance performances and lectures from heritage experts, each month brings new and extraordinary experiences to visitors.
The Courtyard Café serves light snacks and lunches, prepared from locally sourced produce wherever possible. Many of the vegetables and herbs used in soups and salads are grown in Mount Stuart’s very own Kitchen Garden.
Visitors looking for a special souvenir or gift can enjoy shopping at the Round-house and Family Entrance shops. Mount Stuart work closely with the Isle of Bute Artist’s Collective who supply a wide range of handcrafted gifts including jewellery, textiles, glass art and cards.
If you’re planning a short break on the island, Mount Stuart offer a range of self-catering properties from cosy cottages to eco-homes. Further information can be viewed on the Mount Stuart website.
For full visiting information including opening hours and how to book, please visit www.mountstuart.com
Mount Stuart is the home to the Stuarts of Bute, descendants of the
‘Royal House of Stuart’
https://www.butegifts.co.uk/collections/posters-1/products/mount-stuart-framed-poster
.............
Getting here
Mount Stuart is accessible just 70 minutes from Glasgow Airport and 20 minutes from Argyll mainland.
Getting there by railway:- From Glasgow Central Rail Station it is a 50 minute journey to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal.
Getting there by aeroplane:- From Glasgow Airport 40 minutes by road or rail to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal.
Getting there by ferry:- From Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal it is a 30 minute journey to Rothesay Pier.
www.mountstuart.com
.............
#mountstuart #isleofbute #bute #mountstuartbute #nicolajonesart #visitbute #visit_bute