Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Islands
Kyles of Bute
Also known as: Na Caoil Bhódach
Kyles of Bute in Inner Hebrides + Skye, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kyles of Bute is a place of interest in Inner Hebrides + Skye, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Kyles of Bute (Scottish Gaelic: Na Caoil Bhòdach) form a narrow sea channel that separates the northern end of the Isle of Bute from the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll and Bute, on the Scottish mainland. The surrounding hillsides are roughly wooded, and overlooked by rocky tops and areas of moorland. The Kyles are split into the East and West Kyles. The East Kyle (Scottish Gaelic: An Caol an Ear) runs from Rothesay Bay north west up to the entrance to Loch Riddon. Here at the northern end of the East Kyle are the Burnt Islands and the island of Eilean Dubh. The West Kyle (Scottish Gaelic: An Caol an Iar/An Caol Ceathrach) runs from here southwest, past the village of Tighnabruaich out to the Sound of Bute. The area is a designated National Scenic Area. The Kyles are reflected in the name of Tighnabruaich-based Shinty team Kyles Athletic.
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Background
Visiting
, north of the Balnakailly Starfish bunker, a scenic viewpoint on the West Island Way.]] A trip through the Kyles of Bute was a common feature of a trip "doon the watter" on a Clyde steamer during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. As of 2025, the , the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world, still operates on the Clyde and continues to offer sailings through the Kyles in spring, summer and autumn. The Kyles are also very popular for yachting, and there are many sheltered anchorages. The Cowal Way, a waymarked footpath between Tighnabruaich and Tarbet, follows the shoreline of the West Kyle, below the A8003. The West Island Way, a waymarked footpath on the Isle of Bute,…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9300, -5.1870
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA21 2EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Established
- 1981
Sources
- wikidata: Q1642509 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kyles of Bute (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kyles of Bute?
- Kyles of Bute is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode PA21 2EH).
- When was Kyles of Bute built?
- Built or established in 1981.
- Who owns Kyles of Bute?
- Kyles of Bute is owned by NatureScot.
- How do I get to Kyles of Bute?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA21 2EH. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.