Grounds include 1710 formal garden, Victorian rose garden, nature trail. Bute Rolling hills in north descend to quiet sandy beaches. Island separated from mainland by narrow waterway called Kyles of Bute. Popular with Clydesiders. Campbelltown Former Celtic capital of Dalriada kingdom, now sailing centre.
Stone buildings mark past prosperity from whaling, fishing, coal and distilling.
Town centre has richly carved Celtic cross. Canada Hill Hill rising above Loch Fad gives panoramic views of Firth of Clyde, Argyll and seven counties from picnic spots. Carradale Village with shops, situated on hill above small harbour. Remains of Aird Castle and 1500 BC fort lie nearby. Carradale House Gardens Forested hills surround 1870 home of novelist and children's writer, Naomi Mitchison.