Plan your visit

On 1st April, we reopened our doors for a new season. 

We invite you to step into centuries of history and experience the stories that continue to shape our heritage. 

Tickets are available to book online now.

• Our 2026 Season runs from 1st April - 18th October
• 1st September - 18th October: Open 6 days, closed every Friday
• Tickets are available from the Family Entrance

Tickets: 2nd September to 18th October (inclusive)

For visit dates 2nd September to 18th October, book online here.

Closed Dates

On select dates throughout the season, facilities may be closed to allow for the preparation and delivery of private events. We recommend that visitors continue to check our website and social media channels for closure information prior to visiting.

On the below dates the full Mount Stuart site including House, Gardens, Courtyard Cafe, Round-house and Family Entrance Shop, Pantry and all facilities will remain closed to the public. 

• 5th September
• 24th-27th September inclusive
• 10th October

On the below dates the House, Cafe & Family Entrance Shop will close to visitors at 2.30pm (last House entry 1.30pm). 

• 19th September

Opening Times

• House: self-guided admission 11.30am-3pm
• Gardens: 10am-5pm
• Courtyard Cafe: 10am-4pm
• Family Entrance Shop & Tickets: 10am-4pm

Please be aware that last entry to the House is 1 hour prior to closing. 

The Round-house ticket office and shop is closed during September and October and tickets can be purchased from the Family Entrance Shop on the gravel forecourt.

Ticket Prices & Booking

Visitors with pre-booked tickets for the House & Gardens are welcome to go straight to the House entrance on arrival (during opening hours). Your ticket will be redeemed by scanning the QR code on the booking confirmation email. Please ensure that this is available.

All tickets include access to the Gardens, Cafe & Shop during regular opening hours.

Can’t wait?

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Flexi Tickets

Flexi Tickets allow unlimited free booking transfers or a full refund, up to 24 hours in advance of the visit date. 

To make any changes to an existing Flexi Ticket booking, please email the team at contactus@mountstuart.com quoting your full name, visit date and booking reference or postcode.

Getting Here

Mount Stuart is situated on the Isle of Bute, Scotland's most accessible west coast island. 

By Public Transport

All visitors who arrive at Mount Stuart via foot, bike or bus, are entitled to a 10% discount on House & Gardens admission. Please quote discount code CARFREE when purchasing tickets.

• Train - Scotrail operate regular train services between Glasgow Central and Wemyss Bay ferry terminal, ferries to Bute depart from the same station. There are no trains on the Isle of Bute.
   
• Bus - McGills operate regular bus services between Glasgow Buchanan Street Bus Station and Largs (services 901, 906, 906X), buses stop directly at Wemyss Bay ferry terminal. West Coast Motors operate bus services on Bute and the 90/490 services run directly to Mount Stuart from opposite Rothesay ferry terminal.
   
• Ferry - Calmac Ferries operate two routes to Bute: Wemyss Bay- Rothesay (crossing time 35 minutes) and Colintraive-Rhubodach (crossing time 5 minutes). Wemyss Bay-Rothesay is the main route to the island and tickets can be booked online in advance via Calmac's website. If you are arriving by car and prefer a scenic drive then we recommend the Colintraive-Rhubodach crossing.

By Car

• The postcode for sat-nav is PA20 9LR. Please be aware that sat-nav systems may take you to the main house and parking here is only for Blue Badge holders. Once you have entered the Mount Stuart grounds, please follow the directional signage.
• Cars can travel on both Calmac ferry routes. There is a pay & display car park at Wemyss Bay ferry terminal should you wish to leave your car and travel as a foot passenger.
• Car parking is available a short 5 minute walk from the main house and is charged at £4 per day. Please be aware that the car park is situated at the top of an incline and visitors with blue badges are welcome to park directly at the house (please follow signage for accessible parking and drop off). Parking is free for all Blue Badge holders.

Electric Vehicles

• Three electric car charging points are available in the main visitor car park.
• To use the chargers:
  1. Scan the QR code found on the charging point (this will take you to the Project EV app)
  2. Set up the app payment method 
  3. Start charging
• Electric car charging points are also available in Rothesay town centre at Rothesay Pier and in Guildford Square.