THE FAMOUS RUSSIAN TAVERN is a seashore stone-built village inn at Port Bannatyne, a fishing and yacht bay on the Isle of Bute, about two miles north of Rothesay along the coast road. It was bought by a Russian family and converted from a rundown bed and breakfast guesthouse into an award winning restaurant with four economic guest rooms. The views from the tavern are truly stunning, lokking across the yacht bay to the Argyll mountains.The seafood is landed on the pier directly outside the front door.The Russian specialities have been carefully researched from the kitchen archives of The Tsar in St. Petersberg and faithfully reproduced using wild, organic or free range ingredients. Berries, seaweed, fungi and herbs (not to mention the seafood and game,) are all gathered from the wild on the island.A twin or double room costs £64 including two substantial Russian breakfasts.The island is an ideal vacation destination for sailing, golf, hiking, biking, fishing, birding, wandering along empty beaches spotting the seals or seeking out the spooky prehistoric Standing Stones.

Right in the middle of the yachting and fishing village of Port Bannatyne, 50 yards from the marina, and on the seawall is The Port Royal Hotel. There are four refurbished guestrooms offered at unbeatable prices. The former bar area is now converted into an Imperial Russian Tavern serving all-day seafood and fine Russian cuisine. The tavern is notable for its live Real Ales poured direct from the casks in the bar.Port Bannatyne is a quiet backwater suitable for those seeking peace by the sea surrounded by beautiful seascapes and countryside. It is an ideal stopover for yachts exploring the coast of west Scotland. Behind the hotel is a golf-course. It is at the north end of the hikers' trail The West Island Way.

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A friendly Scottish welcome awaits from the McGregor family in one of Butes’ finest Victorian seafront house hotels. This elegant house is ideally situated on the quiet Craigmore shore with panoramic views over Rothesay Bay and looking up towards Loch Striven and the famous Kyles of Bute and is only ten minutes walk from the town centre and ferry terminal

The Ardbeg Lodge hotel in the stunning isle of Bute

A friendly Scottish welcome awaits from the McGregor family in one of Butes’ finest Victorian seafront house hotels. This elegant house is ideally situated on the quiet Craigmore shore with panoramic views over Rothesay Bay and looking up towards Loch Striven and the famous Kyles of Bute and is only ten minutes walk from the town centre and ferry terminal