So, if any of you are budding or even experienced paddlers I can highly recommend the services of Roddy McDowell, our local kayak instructor. Roddy can offer tuition and also create guided trips around our wonderful waters. Roddy is based a few minutes from Munro’s and you can get more information and contact him via his website www.kayakbute.co.uk

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That issue also had a piece about Iain Mckellar, a Bute local who harvests seaweed for eating and bathing. He markets the product online at his website

APRIL

EVENTS AT MOUNT STUART

THE BIG COFFEE MORNING WITH GRUMPY MULE
Sunday 1st April
11am – 5pm
FREE EVENT
Join us for the Islands biggest Coffee Morning hosted by premium independent coffee roasters, Grumpy Mule at the Mount Stuart Farm Shop. Grumpy Mule coffees are roasted in batches to suit their individual characteristics. The company has taken inspiration from the world of wine to ensure that customers can discover the distinctive character and provenance of each coffee by providing background about the place it was grown and the people who produced it.
EASTER CELEBRATIONS AT MOUNT STUART
Sunday 8th April
11am – 4pm
FREE ENTRY TO MOUNT STUART GROUNDS
Celebrate Easter at Mount Stuart with a day of family fun.
Take part in the Easter Sunday Egg Trail open throughout the day from 11am – 4pm. Starting at the Visitor Centre, follow the Easter Bunny’s trail to the House where she is sure to have left some Easter eggs for all the good boys and girls! You might even be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of her, she is one of the most famous residents of the Mount Stuart Policies but you’ll have to look hard as she is also one of the shyest! The Easter Bunny will also be bringing her friends with her. Follow the trail from the Farm Shop to the Kitchen Gardens to meet the happy hens of Mount Stuart. Our Farm Shop will be selling the happy hens freshly laid eggs as well as lots of other tasty treats from fruit and vegetables picked fresh that morning, to scrumptious homemade baking and delicious ice cream.
A great day out for all the family.

WEDDINGS – NOW & THEN
The 140th Wedding Anniversary of the 3rd Marquess and Gwendolen
Monday 16th April
2pm
£15 per person
The 16th April is a very special day in Mount Stuart’s History as it’s the 140th Wedding Anniversary of the 3rd Marquess of Bute and his wife Gwendolen. Join our Head Guide and Wedding Coordinator on a fascinating tour of the House. From our awe-inspiring private Marble Chapel to the sumptuous Purple Sitting Room our wedding experts will take you on a journey through old and new romantic traditions highlighting exactly why we are Scotland’s Best Wedding Venue awarded by Hudson’s Heritage.

MG CAR CLUB DISPLAY
Sunday 22nd April
12 Noon
Mount Stuart plays host to a collection of vintage MGs

FARM SHOP TASTING WITH CAIRNSMHOR
Saturday 28th April
11am – 5pm
FREE EVENT
If you adore the good things in life come along to the Cairnsmhor Tasting Day at the Mount Stuart Farm Shop. For over 25 years this award winning Scottish Company have been taking classic treats and giving them an imaginative twist to create truly mouth-watering delights. Cairnsmhor will be offering tasting sessions of their products including their award winning hand-baked premium biscuits, oatcakes and savoury crackers.

MAY

Isle of Bute Jazz Festival – Bank Holiday Weekend
May 4th – 6th
Great Jazz comes to the island
More details on the Website

MOUNT STUART HOUSE
THE CAPTAIN’S COLLECTION PLAY
Sunday 6th May
7.30pm
£20 per adult, £10 per child
The Captain’s Collection, written by Hamish MacDonald and directed by Alison Peebles, is an acclaimed theatrical production performed by some of Scotland’s finest actors and traditional musicians, Alyth McCormack, Matthew Zajac, Ingrid Henderson and Jonny Hardie. Described as ‘a play afloat on music’, writer Hamish MacDonald brings to audiences the story of Captain Simon Fraser. Fraser is transported back through his turbulent existence as he is visited by the ghosts and dreams dwelling within his collection of rousing tunes and songs that lie at the heart of Scottish music. Performed in the atmospheric Marble Hall, this is a ‘must see’ performance.

CHAMPAGNE NIGHT TOUR OF MOUNT STUART
Saturday 19th May
7.30pm
£28 per person
As part of the popular Museums at Night Festival we are offering our visitors a unique opportunity to experience the house at its most peaceful. Your guide will lead you through the house on a specially devised route, taking in many private areas of the house. The tour will end with a champage reception on the 4th floor balcony.

JUNE
MOUNT STUART HOUSE
QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
Monday 4th June
12pm – 8pm
FREE ENTRY TO MOUNT STUART GROUNDS
Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at Mount Stuart with a day packed full of regal activities from Afternoon Teas to Crown decorating. To mark this important and historic moment in The Queen’s reign the aim is to light 2,012 beacons – the length and breadth of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, the Commonwealth and other countries around the world. We will end the day of festivities with our very own Mount Stuart Bonfire and become part of history.

FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th June
10am – 10pm
Treat your dad this Father’s Day weekend with a trip to Mount Stuart.
In the restaurant, all dads can enjoy a complimentary beverage with any purchase.
In the Visitor Centre, all children can get crafty by making their very own Father’s Day card.
We will also be offering a special Father’s Day Tour with Whisky on Sunday 17th at 2pm

MOUNT STUART MURDER MYSTERY
Saturday 23rd June
7pm
£150 per person
(ticket price includes drinks reception, and 3 course meal with wine)
Mount Stuart plays host to an evening of murderous fun.
You are cordially invited to the engagement party of 3rd Earl of Bute to Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. However, this is no ordinary party as there is a sinister character lurking somewhere within the House. Your evening begins with a drinks reception to toast the new engaged couple; you will then be invited through to the stunning Marble Hall for a 3 course feast. As you dine with a variety of characters including the happy couple themselves you will attempt to uncover the culprit of the crime. An unforgettable night in a truly atmospheric setting.

JULY

SCOOTER DISPLAY AT MOUNT STUART
Saturday 7th July
12 noon
As part of the ‘Animals fae Naboombu’ Scooter Rally on the Isle of Bute, Mount Stuart will play host to a dazzling display of scooters old and new.

MIDSUMMER CHAMPAGNE TOUR
Sunday 15th July
7pm
£28 per person
A completely unique opportunity, this is a chance to experience the house at its most peaceful. Your guide will lead you through the house on a specially devised route, taking in many private areas of the house. The tour will end with a champagne reception on the 4th floor balcony.

CONFERENCE OF THE FAERIES AT MOUNT STUART
Friday 20th July
6pm
Aduts £20. £10 per child.
(price includes a beverage at the end of the play)
Join us for an atmospheric ‘Walking Theatre’ adaptation of a Shakespeare’s A Midsummers Nights Dream, fun for all the family … A Father plans a wedding for his daughter and love is in the air … or is it? The bride to be loves another man and Oberon King of the Faeries has lost the love of his queen. As mortal and Faerie worlds colide, a night of mayhem, magic and fun commence.

MOUNT STUART – FARM SHOP TASTING SESSION WITH CLARKS FOODS
Saturday 21st July
11am – 5pm
FREE EVENT
Started over 30 years ago by Alastair and Jill Clark when they opened a small deli in Edinburgh, Clarks Speciality Foods are delighted to be able to share their passion for food and their exciting range of Scotland’s finest cheeses at the Mount Stuart Farm Shop.

AUGUST
Bute Agricultural Annual Show
Bute Highland Gathering

SEPTEMBER

BAIRD OF BUTE CELEBRATIONS
Saturday 22nd September
FREE ENTRY TO MOUNT STUART GROUNDS
Come along for a fantastic day of family fun as part of the Baird of Bute Festival. The Baird of Bute celebrations will be taking place all over the island on Saturday with an exciting programme of events at Mount Stuart.

eatBute 11 at Mount Stuart
An annual Island event, highlighting sustainability, biodiversity, traditions and cultures linked with food on Bute and the surrounding areas.
Keep up to date with the latest news and developments on www.eatbute.com
19th Annual Linedance Festival

DECEMBER
Festive Food & Craft Market at Mount Stuart
Situated within the stunning setting of Mount Stuart, sample and purchase locally produced food and craft. Entry to this event is free.

We charge  £990 per night for  up to 12 guests plus 2-3 kids on an exclusive use basis. This guarantees no rooms will be let to anybody outside of your party.
This includes a fabulous dinner on the Saturday night of your stay.  Our extensive breakfast menu includes the “Full Scottish” or variations on the theme (you may not be partial to haggis in the morning)

Dinner is a sumptuous buffet served in our conservatory. The table will include roasted local meat, locally caught langoustines when available, tasty vegetarian dishes, seasonal vegetables, interesting salads and our own home made bread with local cheeses. Finish off with a tasty pudding or two! We are not licensed so you may bring your own drinks – we don’t charge corkage!

To book us please e-mail of phone us on 01700 502346 with details of your party.

The principal route to the island is by car & passenger ferry from Wemyss Bay. The crossing takes half an hour with sailings every 45mins at peak times. Wemyss bay can be reached by car or train from Glasgow Central station or Paisley station if you are flying into Glasgow International Airport. There is no need to book. Just turn up with at least 10mins to spare. A ticket seller will come to your car for your fare. You can download timetables for both routes by Clicking Here

FINDING MUNRO’S

Munro’s is about 1½ miles from the main ferry terminus in Rothesay. From the traffic lights at the pier turn right and travel along the seafront for approximately ¾ mile. The road forks but stay on the main road for another 300m or so. Take the next LH turn into Ardmory Road. Drive up the hill for approximately 200m and we are the large white house on the left.

Reservations
We require valid credit/debit card details to secure a booking.
All major credit and debit cards accepted.
To make an Enquiry CLICK HERE

Check-in
Check-in between is from 2.30pm – 6.00pm (other times by prior arrangement please).
Check-out is by 11am.

Cancellation
We require 2 weeks notice from the date of arrival for full refund of any monies to be made. If less then 2 Weeks notice we will charge a cancellation fee equivalent to the cost of 1 nights stay for each room booked.
If less than 1 weeks notice is given we will charge the full cost of the stay.
We will gladly give you a refund (less a £10 administration fee) if we are able to re-let your room.
We would recommend that you take out holiday insurance to cover any loss due to unforeseen cancellation.

Children
Children under 4 can stay for free if sharing a room with one or more adults. (We have a travel cot)
Children aged 4-12 are charged at £15 per night if sharing a room with one or more adults.

Smoking
Munro’s has a strictly no smoking policy, however smokers are welcome to use
the garden.

Dogs
We accept well behaved dogs. We ask that you bring bedding and feed and water your pet in the en-suite on the tiled floor. Please do not leave your pet alone in your room or bring it into the public rooms.