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The town of Rothesay (Baile Bhòid in Gaelic) is the principal town on the Isle of Bute, in the council area of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It can be reached by ferry from Wemyss Bay which offers an onward rail link to Glasgow. At the centre of the town is Rothesay Castle, a ruined castle which dates back to the 13th century, and which is unique in Scotland for its circular plan. Image File history File links Dot4gb. ... Image File history File links Gb4dot. ... The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ... Bute shown within Argyll and Bute Bute is one of the islands of the lower Firth of Clyde in Scotland. ... For local government purposes, Scotland is divided into 32 areas designated as Council Areas of Scotland which are all governed by unitary authorities designated as Councils which have the option under the Local Government (Gaelic Names) (Scotland) Act 1997(as chosen by Na h-Eileanan an Iar) of being known... Argyll and Bute (Earra-Ghaidheal agus Bòd in Gaelic) is both one of 32 unitary council areas; and a Lieutenancy Area in Scotland. ... Motto (Latin) No one provokes me with impunity Wha daur meddle wi me?(Scots)1 Anthem (Multiple unofficial anthems) Scotlands location in Europe Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official languages English, Gaelic, Scots3 Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II  -  Prime Minister Tony Blair MP  -  First Minister Jack McConnell... Wemyss Bay is a village on the East Coast of the Firth of Clyde in the district of Inverclyde, Scotland. ... Glaswegian redirects here. ... Rothesay Castle, with the 16th century forework in the centre, and the 13th century Pigeon Tower on the right. ...

The front at Rothesay

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History

The town was long a popular destination for Glaswegians going "doon the watter" (lit: down the water, where the 'water' in question is the Firth of Clyde), and its wooden pier was once much busier with steamer traffic than it is today. The town also had an electric tramway which stretched across the island to one of its largest beaches. However, this closed in the mid 1930s. For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation) George Square and Glasgows City Chambers Glasgow is Scotlands largest city, located on the River Clyde in West Central Scotland. ... Map of the Firth of Clyde and area The Firth of Clyde forms a large area of coastal water, sheltered from the Atlantic ocean by the Kintyre peninsula which encloses the outer firth in Argyll and Ayrshire, Scotland. ... For the type of foundation, see Deep foundation. ... Paddle steamers — Lucerne, Switzerland. ... A CLRV Streetcar in the City of Toronto. ...

Duke of Rothesay

The heir to the British throne is known as the Duke of Rothesay in Scotland. This practice was begun by Robert III, who regularly resided at Rothesay Castle, and first granted the title to his son David in 1398. The title was given to the heir of the Scottish throne until the Union of the Crowns in 1603. However, unlike the equivalent English title of Duke of Cornwall, there is no land attached in the form of a Duchy. The main landowner is on the island is actually the Marquess of Bute, whose principal seat, Mount Stuart, is located a few miles to the south. The British monarch or Sovereign is the head of state of the United Kingdom and in the British overseas territories. ... Banner of the Duke of Rothesay, the quarterings represent the Great Steward of Scotland and the Lord of the Isles. ... Robert III (circa 1340 – April 4, 1406), king of Scotland (reigned 1390 - 1406), the eldest son of King Robert II by his mistress, Elizabeth Mure, became legitimised with the formal marriage of his parents about 1349. ... David Stewart (October 24, 1378 - 1402) was (from 1390) the heir to the throne of Scotland and (from 1398) the first Duke of Rothesay. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the King (Queen) England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II  -  Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification  -  by Athelstan 967  Area... The Dukedom of Cornwall was the first dukedom created in the peerage of England. ... A duchy is a territory, fief, or domain ruled by a duke or duchess. ... The title of Marquess of Bute was created in the Peerage of Great Britain in 1796 for the 4th Earl of Bute (in the Peerage of Scotland). ... Mount Stuart House on the east coast of the Isle of Bute, Scotland is a Neo-Gothic mansion with extensive gardens. ...

Rothesay today

The most successful sporting club on the island is Bute Shinty Club who play at the highest level of the sport (the Marine Harvest Premier League). In 2006 Bute won promotion to the Premier League by winning the South Division One. Bute also won The Ballimore Cup and were runners up in the Glasgow Celtic Society Cup in 2006.

The town has a senior amateur football club called Rothesay Brandane F.C. who play in the Caledonian Amateur Football League, and an under 15 youth team called Rothesay Brandane Rovers who compete in the Paisley & District Youth League. Rothesay Brandane Amateur Football Club are a football (soccer) club playing in the town of Rothesay on the Isle of Bute in the Firth of Clyde in Scotland. ... The Caledonian Amateur Football League is a football (soccer) league competition for amateur clubs in Scotland. ...

There is currently one primary school, Rothesay Primary School, and one secondary school, Rothesay Academy, in the town. A joint campus school is currently under construction in the townhead area, and this is due for completion in January 2007.

Rothesay is the birthplace of Lena Zavaroni, singer and child star. Cover of Lena Zavaronis first record album, Ma! Hes Making Eyes at Me (1974) Lena Zavaroni was a Scottish singer (November 4, 1963 - October 1, 1999). ...

One of the island's three golf courses is situated on the outskirts of the town, the 18-hole Rothesay Golf Club. This article is about the sport of golf. ...

Coordinates: 55°50′N, 5°04′W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...