MOUNT STUART

Gardens: 10am-5pm, Friday-MondayCafé & toilets: 11am-3pm, Friday-Monday. Pre-booking your visit is essential. Tickets have now been released for dates between 1st and 31st May, book your May visit here. TICKET UPDATE 30TH MAY - We are aware of a technical problem booking June tickets and are working hard to resolve this.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Admission to the House is available in 10 minute slots from 12.00noon to 2.00pm (house closes 3pm) and pre-booking online is essential. Viewing of the house is by self-guided free flow admission. Pre-booking your visit is essential. Tickets have now been released for all available June dates, book HOUSE | MOUNT STUART Mount Stuart’s architectural journey is a story in itself. The original house was built from 1719, but was severely damaged by fire in 1877. Most of the contents survived, along with the Georgian wings of the building. These were retained as part of the new Mount Stuart, which the 3rd Marquess of Bute built in the late 19th century. STAY AT MOUNT STUART Stay at Mount Stuart. Mount Stuart Self-Catering Properties reopened on April 26th 2021. If you have a query on an existing booking please email contactus@mountstuart.com and a member of the team will respond. Located throughout the island, our self catering holiday cottages range from converted kennels in the grounds of Mount Stuart to grand

LOCHEND DEVELOPMENT

Lochend Development. With the buildings at Lochend Farm being unsuitable for renovation, Mount Stuart Trust is working alongside architects Architeco to redevelop the site into a Sustainable Living development. This opens in a new window. The dwellings are to be starter homes and will be available for private rent, set at an

affordable level

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE LOCHEND DEVELOPMENT A total of ten low energy eco-homes have been developed at the site of the old Lochend Farm, located a field away from the stunning Loch Ascog. The new development comprises of six two- bedroom and four three-bedroom homes. Artwork provided by Architeco. Working alongside local architects Architeco, Mount Stuart Trust sought to create homes

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KENNELS | MOUNT STUART Price: £550 - £765 per week. Capacity: 4 people. Check availability & book. A building bursting with character, the Kennels is a delightful property located in the grounds of Mount Stuart, backing into open fields, with 300 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds on your doorstep. Less than five minutes walk to Mount Stuart House, the

Kennels

THE SHORE CHAPEL

The Shore Chapel. The Shore Chapel has undergone a full external conservation programme. Built in 1723 as a Presbyterian kirk for the village of Scoulag, the Shore Chapel was designed by Alexander McGill, architect of the original Mount Stuart, as the burial place for the Third Marquess and his wife. Architects Page/Park have been

undertaking

QUIEN WEST | MOUNT STUART Quien West is a stunning holiday cottage situated on the west coast of Bute overlooking Scalpsie Bay with the beautiful island of Arran forming a spectacular backdrop. Situated up a farm track and on a gently sloping hillside, the property has a private patio area with outdoor seating. It has been MOUNT STUART TRUST ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF ITS Mount Stuart Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Harry Bowman as its Rural Operations Director, a new post created to replace the Factor role with expanded operational activities across all the Trust’s rural interests. Harry has spent the last nine years working in Kenya; his current role is General Manager of Kakuzi Plc.’s

MOUNT STUART

Gardens: 10am-5pm, Friday-MondayCafé & toilets: 11am-3pm, Friday-Monday. Pre-booking your visit is essential. Tickets have now been released for dates between 1st and 31st May, book your May visit here. TICKET UPDATE 30TH MAY - We are aware of a technical problem booking June tickets and are working hard to resolve this.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Admission to the House is available in 10 minute slots from 12.00noon to 2.00pm (house closes 3pm) and pre-booking online is essential. Viewing of the house is by self-guided free flow admission. Pre-booking your visit is essential. Tickets have now been released for all available June dates, book HOUSE | MOUNT STUART Mount Stuart’s architectural journey is a story in itself. The original house was built from 1719, but was severely damaged by fire in 1877. Most of the contents survived, along with the Georgian wings of the building. These were retained as part of the new Mount Stuart, which the 3rd Marquess of Bute built in the late 19th century. STAY AT MOUNT STUART Stay at Mount Stuart. Mount Stuart Self-Catering Properties reopened on April 26th 2021. If you have a query on an existing booking please email contactus@mountstuart.com and a member of the team will respond. Located throughout the island, our self catering holiday cottages range from converted kennels in the grounds of Mount Stuart to grand

LOCHEND DEVELOPMENT

Lochend Development. With the buildings at Lochend Farm being unsuitable for renovation, Mount Stuart Trust is working alongside architects Architeco to redevelop the site into a Sustainable Living development. This opens in a new window. The dwellings are to be starter homes and will be available for private rent, set at an

affordable level

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE LOCHEND DEVELOPMENT A total of ten low energy eco-homes have been developed at the site of the old Lochend Farm, located a field away from the stunning Loch Ascog. The new development comprises of six two- bedroom and four three-bedroom homes. Artwork provided by Architeco. Working alongside local architects Architeco, Mount Stuart Trust sought to create homes

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KENNELS | MOUNT STUART Price: £550 - £765 per week. Capacity: 4 people. Check availability & book. A building bursting with character, the Kennels is a delightful property located in the grounds of Mount Stuart, backing into open fields, with 300 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds on your doorstep. Less than five minutes walk to Mount Stuart House, the

Kennels

THE SHORE CHAPEL

The Shore Chapel. The Shore Chapel has undergone a full external conservation programme. Built in 1723 as a Presbyterian kirk for the village of Scoulag, the Shore Chapel was designed by Alexander McGill, architect of the original Mount Stuart, as the burial place for the Third Marquess and his wife. Architects Page/Park have been

undertaking

QUIEN WEST | MOUNT STUART Quien West is a stunning holiday cottage situated on the west coast of Bute overlooking Scalpsie Bay with the beautiful island of Arran forming a spectacular backdrop. Situated up a farm track and on a gently sloping hillside, the property has a private patio area with outdoor seating. It has been MOUNT STUART TRUST ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF ITS Mount Stuart Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Harry Bowman as its Rural Operations Director, a new post created to replace the Factor role with expanded operational activities across all the Trust’s rural interests. Harry has spent the last nine years working in Kenya; his current role is General Manager of Kakuzi Plc.’s STAY AT MOUNT STUART Stay at Mount Stuart. Mount Stuart Self-Catering Properties reopened on April 26th 2021. If you have a query on an existing booking please email contactus@mountstuart.com and a member of the team will respond. Located throughout the island, our self catering holiday cottages range from converted kennels in the grounds of Mount Stuart to grand RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES These are the residential properties we currently have available, as well as recently let properties:

HOUSE VISITS

Opening Times . Up to date opening times are available here.Pre-booking online is essential and time slots are available every 10 minutes during our House opening hours (last RURAL | MOUNT STUART Rural. A heritage landscape. Under careful stewardship. Bute is the island we call home. We work in conjunction with the Scottish Land Commission to make the most of this special land and safeguard the rural integrity of Mount Stuart. Our primary focus centres around agriculture, forestry, sawmill, horticulture, and stewardship. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE LOCHEND DEVELOPMENT A total of ten low energy eco-homes have been developed at the site of the old Lochend Farm, located a field away from the stunning Loch Ascog. The new development comprises of six two- bedroom and four three-bedroom homes. Artwork provided by Architeco. Working alongside local architects Architeco, Mount Stuart Trust sought to create homes

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KERRYNIVEN | MOUNT STUART Kerryniven. A modern and contemporary building, Kerryniven is a delightful property located in the grounds of Mount Stuart, with 300 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds all on your doorstep. Less than five minutes' walk to Mount Stuart House. Price: £725 - £1125 per week. Capacity: 6 people. Check availability & book. QUIEN WEST | MOUNT STUART Quien West is a stunning holiday cottage situated on the west coast of Bute overlooking Scalpsie Bay with the beautiful island of Arran forming a spectacular backdrop. Situated up a farm track and on a gently sloping hillside, the property has a private patio area with outdoor seating. It has been VACANCIES | MOUNT STUART Mount Stuart is a dynamic and exciting place to work. If you are pro-active, have excellent communication skills, and a passion for working with people you could be just who we’re after. We recruit for seasonal and permanent roles on a regular basis.

KEAN'S COTTAGE

Kean's Cottage is a fabulous cottage and an ideal base for a large family or group of friends. Set over two floors, Kean's Cottage can accommodate twelve guests, and provides immaculate and abundant living space for family holidays, corporate weekends and relaxing breaks. DARCEY BUSSELL VISITS MOUNT STUART Don’t miss Mount Stuart on Dame Darcey Bussell’s new tv series, Wild Coasts of Scotland, where Darcey embraces her Scottish roots by visiting the 'captivating' Scottish islands that were so dear to her late grandfather. Bussell has a lot of family history in Scotland, and so relished the chance to find out more about her ancestry.

MOUNT STUART

Gardens: 10am-5pm, Friday-MondayCafé & toilets: 11am-3pm, Friday-Monday. Pre-booking your visit is essential. Tickets have now been released for dates between 1st and 31st May, book your May visit here. TICKET UPDATE 30TH MAY - We are aware of a technical problem booking June tickets and are working hard to resolve this.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Admission to the House is available in 10 minute slots from 12.00noon to 2.00pm (house closes 3pm) and pre-booking online is essential. Viewing of the house is by self-guided free flow admission. Pre-booking your visit is essential. Tickets have now been released for all available June dates, book STAY AT MOUNT STUART Stay at Mount Stuart. Mount Stuart Self-Catering Properties reopened on April 26th 2021. If you have a query on an existing booking please email contactus@mountstuart.com and a member of the team will respond. Located throughout the island, our self catering holiday cottages range from converted kennels in the grounds of Mount Stuart to grand HOUSE | MOUNT STUART Mount Stuart’s architectural journey is a story in itself. The original house was built from 1719, but was severely damaged by fire in 1877. Most of the contents survived, along with the Georgian wings of the building. These were retained as part of the new Mount Stuart, which the 3rd Marquess of Bute built in the late 19th century. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES These are the residential properties we currently have available, as well as recently let properties:

LOCHEND DEVELOPMENT

Lochend Development. With the buildings at Lochend Farm being unsuitable for renovation, Mount Stuart Trust is working alongside architects Architeco to redevelop the site into a Sustainable Living development. This opens in a new window. The dwellings are to be starter homes and will be available for private rent, set at an

affordable level

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE LOCHEND DEVELOPMENT A total of ten low energy eco-homes have been developed at the site of the old Lochend Farm, located a field away from the stunning Loch Ascog. The new development comprises of six two- bedroom and four three-bedroom homes. Artwork provided by Architeco. Working alongside local architects Architeco, Mount Stuart Trust sought to create homes

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MOUNT STUART TRUST ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF ITS Mount Stuart Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Harry Bowman as its Rural Operations Director, a new post created to replace the Factor role with expanded operational activities across all the Trust’s rural interests. Harry has spent the last nine years working in Kenya; his current role is General Manager of Kakuzi Plc.’s KENNELS | MOUNT STUART Price: £550 - £765 per week. Capacity: 4 people. Check availability & book. A building bursting with character, the Kennels is a delightful property located in the grounds of Mount Stuart, backing into open fields, with 300 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds on your doorstep. Less than five minutes walk to Mount Stuart House, the

Kennels

THE SHORE CHAPEL

The Shore Chapel. The Shore Chapel has undergone a full external conservation programme. Built in 1723 as a Presbyterian kirk for the village of Scoulag, the Shore Chapel was designed by Alexander McGill, architect of the original Mount Stuart, as the burial place for the Third Marquess and his wife. Architects Page/Park have been

undertaking

MOUNT STUART

Gardens: 10am-5pm, Friday-MondayCafé & toilets: 11am-3pm, Friday-Monday. Pre-booking your visit is essential. Tickets have now been released for dates between 1st and 31st May, book your May visit here. TICKET UPDATE 30TH MAY - We are aware of a technical problem booking June tickets and are working hard to resolve this.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Admission to the House is available in 10 minute slots from 12.00noon to 2.00pm (house closes 3pm) and pre-booking online is essential. Viewing of the house is by self-guided free flow admission. Pre-booking your visit is essential. Tickets have now been released for all available June dates, book STAY AT MOUNT STUART Stay at Mount Stuart. Mount Stuart Self-Catering Properties reopened on April 26th 2021. If you have a query on an existing booking please email contactus@mountstuart.com and a member of the team will respond. Located throughout the island, our self catering holiday cottages range from converted kennels in the grounds of Mount Stuart to grand HOUSE | MOUNT STUART Mount Stuart’s architectural journey is a story in itself. The original house was built from 1719, but was severely damaged by fire in 1877. Most of the contents survived, along with the Georgian wings of the building. These were retained as part of the new Mount Stuart, which the 3rd Marquess of Bute built in the late 19th century. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES These are the residential properties we currently have available, as well as recently let properties:

LOCHEND DEVELOPMENT

Lochend Development. With the buildings at Lochend Farm being unsuitable for renovation, Mount Stuart Trust is working alongside architects Architeco to redevelop the site into a Sustainable Living development. This opens in a new window. The dwellings are to be starter homes and will be available for private rent, set at an

affordable level

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE LOCHEND DEVELOPMENT A total of ten low energy eco-homes have been developed at the site of the old Lochend Farm, located a field away from the stunning Loch Ascog. The new development comprises of six two- bedroom and four three-bedroom homes. Artwork provided by Architeco. Working alongside local architects Architeco, Mount Stuart Trust sought to create homes

of

MOUNT STUART TRUST ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF ITS Mount Stuart Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Harry Bowman as its Rural Operations Director, a new post created to replace the Factor role with expanded operational activities across all the Trust’s rural interests. Harry has spent the last nine years working in Kenya; his current role is General Manager of Kakuzi Plc.’s KENNELS | MOUNT STUART Price: £550 - £765 per week. Capacity: 4 people. Check availability & book. A building bursting with character, the Kennels is a delightful property located in the grounds of Mount Stuart, backing into open fields, with 300 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds on your doorstep. Less than five minutes walk to Mount Stuart House, the

Kennels

THE SHORE CHAPEL

The Shore Chapel. The Shore Chapel has undergone a full external conservation programme. Built in 1723 as a Presbyterian kirk for the village of Scoulag, the Shore Chapel was designed by Alexander McGill, architect of the original Mount Stuart, as the burial place for the Third Marquess and his wife. Architects Page/Park have been

undertaking

GARDENS | MOUNT STUART Set against a striking Firth of Clyde backdrop, our 300 acres of gardens boast arboricultural and horticultural collections of global significance. From spring’s rhododendron and magnolia blooms to autumn’s golden birch and maple trees, expect a colourful show all year round. Exotic plant life flourishes, adding an unexpected hint of

the

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES These are the residential properties we currently have available, as well as recently let properties:

HOUSE VISITS

Opening Times . Up to date opening times are available here.Pre-booking online is essential and time slots are available every 10 minutes during our House opening hours (last MEMBERSHIP | MOUNT STUART Membership. As a member of Mount Stuart you will enjoy many benefits such as discounts at The Courtyard, early access to our events & tours, and our regular membership e-newsletter full of exciting news and stories from our team, but most importantly you’ll be supporting

the work of

BOOKING TICKETS

Why do I need to book online? Booking online is essential so that we can manage our daily visitor numbers and ensure that we comply with government guidelines. Limiting the number of visitors on site allows us to operate effective physical distancing, especially around the busy Courtyard area where RURAL | MOUNT STUART Rural. A heritage landscape. Under careful stewardship. Bute is the island we call home. We work in conjunction with the Scottish Land Commission to make the most of this special land and safeguard the rural integrity of Mount Stuart. Our primary focus centres around agriculture, forestry, sawmill, horticulture, and stewardship. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE LOCHEND DEVELOPMENT A total of ten low energy eco-homes have been developed at the site of the old Lochend Farm, located a field away from the stunning Loch Ascog. The new development comprises of six two- bedroom and four three-bedroom homes. Artwork provided by Architeco. Working alongside local architects Architeco, Mount Stuart Trust sought to create homes

of

QUIEN EAST | MOUNT STUART Quien East is a stunning holiday cottage situated on the west coast of Bute overlooking Scalpsie Bay with the beautiful island of Arran forming a spectacular backdrop. Situated up a farm track and on a gently sloping hillside, the property has a private patio area with outdoor seating. It has been

AGRICULTURE

Bute is a green, fertile island that’s ideal for farming. The majority of the land on Bute is used for beef, sheep and dairy farming. The Bute Estate property portfolio also includes several working farms. We take our social responsibility seriously, and place the relationships we have with our tenant farmers at the forefront of

our

KEAN'S COTTAGE

Kean's Cottage is a fabulous cottage and an ideal base for a large family or group of friends. Set over two floors, Kean's Cottage can accommodate twelve guests, and provides immaculate and abundant living space for family holidays, corporate weekends and relaxing breaks.

MOUNT STUART

Pre-booking your visit is essential and tickets have now been released for all available June dates, book your June visit here. To enhance visitor and staff safety a number of new visiting arrangements will be in place initially, these include a requirement for pre-booking. Find

out more here. We

STAY AT MOUNT STUART Stay at Mount Stuart. Mount Stuart Self-Catering Properties reopened on April 26th 2021. If you have a query on an existing booking please email contactus@mountstuart.com and a member of the team will respond. Located throughout the island, our self catering holiday cottages range from converted kennels in the grounds of Mount Stuart to grand

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Admission to the House is available in 10 minute slots from 12.00noon to 2.00pm (house closes 3pm) and pre-booking online is essential. Viewing of the house is by self-guided free flow admission. Pre-booking your visit is essential. Tickets have now been released for all available June dates, book HOUSE | MOUNT STUART Mount Stuart’s architectural journey is a story in itself. The original house was built from 1719, but was severely damaged by fire in 1877. Most of the contents survived, along with the Georgian wings of the building. These were retained as part of the new Mount Stuart, which the 3rd Marquess of Bute built in the late 19th century.

LOCHEND DEVELOPMENT

Lochend Development. With the buildings at Lochend Farm being unsuitable for renovation, Mount Stuart Trust is working alongside architects Architeco to redevelop the site into a Sustainable Living development. This opens in a new window. The dwellings are to be starter homes and will be available for private rent, set at an

affordable level

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE LOCHEND DEVELOPMENT A total of ten low energy eco-homes have been developed at the site of the old Lochend Farm, located a field away from the stunning Loch Ascog. The new development comprises of six two- bedroom and four three-bedroom homes. Artwork provided by Architeco. Working alongside local architects Architeco, Mount Stuart Trust sought to create homes

of

KENNELS | MOUNT STUART Price: £550 - £765 per week. Capacity: 4 people. Check availability & book. A building bursting with character, the Kennels is a delightful property located in the grounds of Mount Stuart, backing into open fields, with 300 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds on your doorstep. Less than five minutes walk to Mount Stuart House, the

Kennels

MOUNT STUART TRUST ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF ITS Mount Stuart Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Harry Bowman as its Rural Operations Director, a new post created to replace the Factor role with expanded operational activities across all the Trust’s rural interests. Harry has spent the last nine years working in Kenya; his current role is General Manager of Kakuzi Plc.’s

THE SHORE CHAPEL

The Shore Chapel. The Shore Chapel has undergone a full external conservation programme. Built in 1723 as a Presbyterian kirk for the village of Scoulag, the Shore Chapel was designed by Alexander McGill, architect of the original Mount Stuart, as the burial place for the Third Marquess and his wife. Architects Page/Park have been

undertaking

KEAN'S COTTAGE

Kean's Cottage is a fabulous cottage and an ideal base for a large family or group of friends. Set over two floors, Kean's Cottage can accommodate twelve guests, and provides immaculate and abundant living space for family holidays, corporate weekends and relaxing breaks.

MOUNT STUART

Pre-booking your visit is essential and tickets have now been released for all available June dates, book your June visit here. To enhance visitor and staff safety a number of new visiting arrangements will be in place initially, these include a requirement for pre-booking. Find

out more here. We

STAY AT MOUNT STUART Stay at Mount Stuart. Mount Stuart Self-Catering Properties reopened on April 26th 2021. If you have a query on an existing booking please email contactus@mountstuart.com and a member of the team will respond. Located throughout the island, our self catering holiday cottages range from converted kennels in the grounds of Mount Stuart to grand

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Admission to the House is available in 10 minute slots from 12.00noon to 2.00pm (house closes 3pm) and pre-booking online is essential. Viewing of the house is by self-guided free flow admission. Pre-booking your visit is essential. Tickets have now been released for all available June dates, book HOUSE | MOUNT STUART Mount Stuart’s architectural journey is a story in itself. The original house was built from 1719, but was severely damaged by fire in 1877. Most of the contents survived, along with the Georgian wings of the building. These were retained as part of the new Mount Stuart, which the 3rd Marquess of Bute built in the late 19th century.

LOCHEND DEVELOPMENT

Lochend Development. With the buildings at Lochend Farm being unsuitable for renovation, Mount Stuart Trust is working alongside architects Architeco to redevelop the site into a Sustainable Living development. This opens in a new window. The dwellings are to be starter homes and will be available for private rent, set at an

affordable level

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE LOCHEND DEVELOPMENT A total of ten low energy eco-homes have been developed at the site of the old Lochend Farm, located a field away from the stunning Loch Ascog. The new development comprises of six two- bedroom and four three-bedroom homes. Artwork provided by Architeco. Working alongside local architects Architeco, Mount Stuart Trust sought to create homes

of

KENNELS | MOUNT STUART Price: £550 - £765 per week. Capacity: 4 people. Check availability & book. A building bursting with character, the Kennels is a delightful property located in the grounds of Mount Stuart, backing into open fields, with 300 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds on your doorstep. Less than five minutes walk to Mount Stuart House, the

Kennels

MOUNT STUART TRUST ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF ITS Mount Stuart Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Harry Bowman as its Rural Operations Director, a new post created to replace the Factor role with expanded operational activities across all the Trust’s rural interests. Harry has spent the last nine years working in Kenya; his current role is General Manager of Kakuzi Plc.’s

THE SHORE CHAPEL

The Shore Chapel. The Shore Chapel has undergone a full external conservation programme. Built in 1723 as a Presbyterian kirk for the village of Scoulag, the Shore Chapel was designed by Alexander McGill, architect of the original Mount Stuart, as the burial place for the Third Marquess and his wife. Architects Page/Park have been

undertaking

KEAN'S COTTAGE

Kean's Cottage is a fabulous cottage and an ideal base for a large family or group of friends. Set over two floors, Kean's Cottage can accommodate twelve guests, and provides immaculate and abundant living space for family holidays, corporate weekends and relaxing breaks. STAY AT MOUNT STUART Stay at Mount Stuart. Mount Stuart Self-Catering Properties reopened on April 26th 2021. If you have a query on an existing booking please email contactus@mountstuart.com and a member of the team will respond. Located throughout the island, our self catering holiday cottages range from converted kennels in the grounds of Mount Stuart to grand RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES These are the residential properties we currently have available, as well as recently let properties: MEMBERSHIP | MOUNT STUART Membership. As a member of Mount Stuart you will enjoy many benefits such as discounts at The Courtyard, early access to our events & tours, and our regular membership e-newsletter full of exciting news and stories from our team, but most importantly you’ll be supporting

the work of

VACANCIES | MOUNT STUART Mount Stuart is a dynamic and exciting place to work. If you are pro-active, have excellent communication skills, and a passion for working with people you could be just who we’re after. We recruit for seasonal and permanent roles on a regular basis. QUIEN WEST | MOUNT STUART Quien West is a stunning holiday cottage situated on the west coast of Bute overlooking Scalpsie Bay with the beautiful island of Arran forming a spectacular backdrop. Situated up a farm track and on a gently sloping hillside, the property has a private patio area with outdoor seating. It has been

AGRICULTURE

Bute is a green, fertile island that’s ideal for farming. The majority of the land on Bute is used for beef, sheep and dairy farming. The Bute Estate property portfolio also includes several working farms. We take our social responsibility seriously, and place the relationships we have with our tenant farmers at the forefront of

our

KEAN'S COTTAGE

Kean's Cottage is a fabulous cottage and an ideal base for a large family or group of friends. Set over two floors, Kean's Cottage can accommodate twelve guests, and provides immaculate and abundant living space for family holidays, corporate weekends and relaxing breaks. BUTE YARD | MOUNT STUART As the oldest dwelling on Bute, the 17th century Mansion House is a well known landmark in Rothesay. But behind this Listed building, the adjacent terrace and outbuildings are being imagined as a new and dynamic destination, to be known known as Bute Yard. THE MOUNT STUART GALLERY GODDESSES Diana. This week’s Gallery Goddess is Diana, goddess of the Hunt and the Moon. As per the Roman mythology Diana was closely related to the forest and the animals and, in art, she is often shown in the company of a hunting dog or deer. Her association with the moon is often captured by embellishing her hair with a crescent moon. DARCEY BUSSELL VISITS MOUNT STUART Don’t miss Mount Stuart on Dame Darcey Bussell’s new tv series, Wild Coasts of Scotland, where Darcey embraces her Scottish roots by visiting the 'captivating' Scottish islands that were so dear to her late grandfather. Bussell has a lot of family history in Scotland, and so relished the chance to find out more about her ancestry.

MOUNT STUART

Pre-booking your visit is essential and tickets have now been released for all available June dates, book your June visit here. To enhance visitor and staff safety a number of new visiting arrangements will be in place initially, these include a requirement for pre-booking. Find

out more here. We

STAY AT MOUNT STUART Mount Stuart Self-Catering Properties reopened on April 26th 2021. If you have a query on an existing booking please email contactus@mountstuart.com and a member of the team will respond.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Admission to the House is available in 10 minute slots from 12.00noon to 2.00pm (house closes 3pm) and pre-booking online is essential. Viewing of the house is by self-guided free flow admission. Pre-booking your visit is essential. Tickets have now been released for all available June dates, book HOUSE | MOUNT STUART Mount Stuart’s architectural journey is a story in itself. The original house was built in 1719, but was severely damaged by fire in 1877. Most of the contents survived, along with the wings of the

building.

KENNELS | MOUNT STUART A building bursting with character, the Kennels is a delightful property located in the grounds of Mount Stuart, backing into open fields, with 300 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds on your

doorstep.

LOCHEND DEVELOPMENT

Private gardens will be provided, along with communal spaces and play areas to allow the residents to share space. As part of the Sustainable Living approach, an area of ground is to be set aside for an organic orchard and allotments to allow the development to take a further step towards self-sustaining, sustainable living, and to assist with the development of the community aspect to the

THE SHORE CHAPEL

Built in 1723 as a Presbyterian kirk for the village of Scoulag, the Shore Chapel was designed by Alexander McGill, architect of the original Mount Stuart, as MOUNT STUART TRUST ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF ITS Mount Stuart Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Harry Bowman as its Rural Operations Director, a new post created to replace the Factor role with expanded operational activities across all the Trust’s rural interests. QUIEN WEST | MOUNT STUART Quien West is a stunning holiday cottage situated on the west coast of Bute overlooking Scalpsie Bay with the beautiful island of Arran forming a spectacular backdrop. Situated up a farm track and on a gently sloping hillside, the property has a private patio area with outdoor seating. It has been APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE LOCHEND DEVELOPMENT Working alongside local architects Architeco, Mount Stuart Trust sought to create homes of striking architectural significance. The houses have been built to Passivhaus Building Standards, with each property highly insulated and triple glazed, meaning no traditional heating system is required.

MOUNT STUART

Pre-booking your visit is essential and tickets have now been released for all available June dates, book your June visit here. To enhance visitor and staff safety a number of new visiting arrangements will be in place initially, these include a requirement for pre-booking. Find

out more here. We

STAY AT MOUNT STUART Mount Stuart Self-Catering Properties reopened on April 26th 2021. If you have a query on an existing booking please email contactus@mountstuart.com and a member of the team will respond.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Admission to the House is available in 10 minute slots from 12.00noon to 2.00pm (house closes 3pm) and pre-booking online is essential. Viewing of the house is by self-guided free flow admission. Pre-booking your visit is essential. Tickets have now been released for all available June dates, book HOUSE | MOUNT STUART Mount Stuart’s architectural journey is a story in itself. The original house was built in 1719, but was severely damaged by fire in 1877. Most of the contents survived, along with the wings of the

building.

KENNELS | MOUNT STUART A building bursting with character, the Kennels is a delightful property located in the grounds of Mount Stuart, backing into open fields, with 300 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds on your

doorstep.

LOCHEND DEVELOPMENT

Private gardens will be provided, along with communal spaces and play areas to allow the residents to share space. As part of the Sustainable Living approach, an area of ground is to be set aside for an organic orchard and allotments to allow the development to take a further step towards self-sustaining, sustainable living, and to assist with the development of the community aspect to the

THE SHORE CHAPEL

Built in 1723 as a Presbyterian kirk for the village of Scoulag, the Shore Chapel was designed by Alexander McGill, architect of the original Mount Stuart, as MOUNT STUART TRUST ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF ITS Mount Stuart Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Harry Bowman as its Rural Operations Director, a new post created to replace the Factor role with expanded operational activities across all the Trust’s rural interests. QUIEN WEST | MOUNT STUART Quien West is a stunning holiday cottage situated on the west coast of Bute overlooking Scalpsie Bay with the beautiful island of Arran forming a spectacular backdrop. Situated up a farm track and on a gently sloping hillside, the property has a private patio area with outdoor seating. It has been APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE LOCHEND DEVELOPMENT Working alongside local architects Architeco, Mount Stuart Trust sought to create homes of striking architectural significance. The houses have been built to Passivhaus Building Standards, with each property highly insulated and triple glazed, meaning no traditional heating system is required. RURAL | MOUNT STUART A heritage landscape.Under careful stewardship. Bute is the island we call home. We work in conjunction with the Scottish Land Commission to make the most of this special land and safeguard the rural integrity

of Mount Stuart.

BOOKING TICKETS

Why do I need to book online? Booking online is essential so that we can manage our daily visitor numbers and ensure that we comply with government guidelines. Limiting the number of visitors on site allows us to operate effective physical distancing, especially around the busy Courtyard area where

THE SHORE CHAPEL

Built in 1723 as a Presbyterian kirk for the village of Scoulag, the Shore Chapel was designed by Alexander McGill, architect of the original Mount Stuart, as MOUNT STUART VISITOR CENTRE 301 Moved Permanently. nginx/1.15.8 QUIEN EAST | MOUNT STUART Quien East is a stunning holiday cottage situated on the west coast of Bute overlooking Scalpsie Bay with the beautiful island of Arran forming a spectacular backdrop. Situated up a farm track and on a gently sloping hillside, the property has a private patio area with outdoor seating. It has been MOUNT STUART HOROSCOPES The 12 stained glass windows in the Marble Hall each depict a sign of the zodiac, moving through the seasons on each side of the Hall. Designed by H.W. Lonsdale, each window depicts the constellation associated with a star sign enlivened with inserted cut prisms which reflect rainbows around the Marble Hall as the sun shines through

them.

VACANCIES | MOUNT STUART Mount Stuart is a dynamic and exciting place to work. If you are pro-active, have excellent communication skills, and a passion for working with people you could be just who we’re after. We recruit for seasonal and permanent roles on a regular basis.

AGRICULTURE

Agriculture Engaging with the farming community Bute is a green, fertile island that’s ideal for farming. The majority of the land on Bute is used for beef, sheep and dairy farming.

KEAN'S COTTAGE

Kean's Cottage is a fabulous cottage and an ideal base for a large family or group of friends. Set over two floors, Kean's Cottage can accommodate twelve guests, and provides immaculate and abundant living space for family holidays, corporate weekends and relaxing breaks.

BUTE SAWMILL

Our sawmill employs local staff – with a large amount of timber being grown, sawn, treated and sold on the island. Our tenant farmers use timber from the estate.

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EXPERIENCE THE PAST. SEE THE FUTURE. A MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE MOUNT STUART TRUST As with many businesses on the island and across the country, the impact of the lockdown presents a serious challenge to the Trust, and one that will likely last for some time. Our senior leadership team is working hard to explore every option, grant scheme and other means of support available to protect the livelihood of our employees and safeguard the future of the Trust. We are confident that the Trust will come through this emergency and get back to normal operation. In the meantime we have been forced to reluctantly furlough the majority of our staff. We are continuing to receive emails (contactus@mountstuart.com) but given that we are running on minimum manning we may not respond as quickly as we would like so please be patient; we will get back to you. With the very best wishes from all of us here at Mount Stuart.

Colin Boag

Managing Director Mount Stuart Trust

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LEARNING THAT UNLOCKS THE EXTRAORDINARY. Learning is at our heart – and drives all of our activity. Mount Stuart has always been a place of innovation, and our ever-growing education programme and careful stewardship of the land help us uphold

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