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Island Population: 9,000 (estimate)
Bute
is separated from mainland Scotland by the Kyles of Bute to the north
and the Firth of Clyde to the east. The county of Argyllshire and the
heavily wooded Trossachs National Park lie less than 1km (½ mile)
off its north coast, and the larger island of Arran is southwest of Bute.
With
a total area of approximately 119 sq km (46 sq miles) the island is split
in two by Loch Fad and Loch Quien, which cut diagonally across it. To
the north the terrain is high, rocky, and barren, reaching a height of
277 m (909 feet). In the centre and south it is low and undulating and
comparatively fertile, covered in cereal crops.
Fishing
and tourism are the leading industries, with points of interest including
the remains of prehistoric structures, many early Christian churches and
the ruins of the 14th century Rothesay Castle. Walking, angling and bird
watching are some of the main tourist activities.
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