Kerrycroy is a peaceful village on the Isle of Bute, with a fine sandy bay and a stone pier, directly south of Rothesay at the end of the shore road. Kingarth is the centre of the farming community in the south of the island. The village is at a crossroads, not only of routes but also of history. Skipness is accessible from Tarbert via a very pleasant walk, rich with flora and fauna, or by road via Claonaig, where lies the ferry terminal for Arran. Clachan, the ancient seat of the Church in North Kintyre, houses the old church, surrounded by the carved stones of the Chiefs of the Clan Alasdair.
Distances shown are in a direct line.
Distances by road will be longer. Rothesay Castle is a remarkable 13th century castle of enclosure, circular in plan, with a 16th century fore-work. The family home of the Earls of Glasgow, Kelburn Castle has long been an inspiration for adults and a paradise for children. Set in the dramatic Cowal Peninsula, Argyll, the Garden is world famous for its collections of flowering trees and shrubs. Lochranza Castle is a fine tower house which is probably a 16th century reconstruction of an earlier building.