Ferry; Colintrave to Rhubodach, north end of the island
View from the not very nice camp site above Rothesay
Serpentine Hill
Rothesay Castle
Rothesay is full of fabulous Victorian architecture. However it feels as if the economy of the island isn’t strong.
Victorian architecture
The Winter garden
The pier
There are two “must sees” on Bute; Mount Stuart (next blog) and the Public Lavatories on the pier in Rothesay. The lavs were commissioned in 1898 and are described by Lucinda Lambton as “jewels in the sanitarian’s crown” and are 'the most impressive surviving Gents Public Lavatory in Scotland of the late Victorian era.' Boat loads of men came to the island, probably visiting the pubs, so there had to be plenty of capacity. It was men, there was no such convenience for women until the 1990’s when storage areas in the original building were converted
The toilets - and the attendants - have won many awards. Prince Charles (i.e. the Duke of Rothesay) has made an official visit to these thrones.
The attendant had
Another window display?
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