Plan your visit
Opening Times
Mount Stuart House & Gardens will reopen for the season on Friday 3rd April 2020. Prior to this date, private tours are available Monday-Friday during office hours. Pre-booking is essential with a minimum of 24 hours notice. For further information please email: contactus@mountstuart.com.
The Visitor Centre, Courtyard Cafe and Shop are currently closed and will reopen on 3rd April 2020.
For information regarding accessibility, click here.
House |
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| 3rd April - 28th June | Guided tours at: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, |
| 29th June - 30th August | Freeflow from 12:00pm to 3:00pm |
| 29th June - 30th August | Guided tours at: 11:00am, 3:00pm, |
| 31st August - 1st November | Guided tours at: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, |
Gardens |
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| 28th October 2019 to 2nd April 2020 | CLOSED |
| 3rd April 2020 to 1st November 2020 | 10.00AM - 6.00PM |
Visitor Centre |
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| 28th October 2019 to 2nd April 2020 | CLOSED |
| 3rd April 2020 to 1st November 2020 | 10.00AM - 6.00PM |
The Courtyard |
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| 28th October 2019 to 2nd April 2020 | CLOSED |
| 3rd April 2020 to 1st November 2020 | 10.00AM - 5.00PM |
Book your visit
Ticket Prices
| Adult | £13 |
| Concession | £11 |
| Child (5-15) | £7.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £39 |
| Garden only | £8.25 |
| Groups of 15 or more | from £8.25 |
Closed Dates
On some dates throughout the year Mount Stuart may close early or open late due to private events. On these dates tour times may differ to those advertised, and some rooms may not be available to visit.
| 16th May 2020 closed from 1:00pm |
| 20th June 2020 closed from 2:30pm |
| 18th July 2020 closed from 1:00pm |
| 25th July 2020 closed from 1:00pm |
| 8th August 2020 closed from 1:00pm |
| 15th August 2020 closed from 1:00pm |
| 5th September 2020 closed from 1:00pm |
Getting Here
Mount Stuart is located on the Isle of Bute, the most accessible island on the west coast of Scotland. The Isle of Bute is approximately 90 minutes from Glasgow by road or rail, including a 35 minute ferry crossing from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay. Alternatively another ferry runs from Colintraive to Rhubodach, taking less than 5 minutes. A discounted joint ticket including ferry travel, bus travel and admission to Mount Stuart is available to purchase from CalMac at Wemyss Bay.
By Car
Mount Stuart is 5 miles south of the island's principal town: Rothesay, and is well signposted from the ferry terminal. If you are travelling using a sat nav system, please use the postcode PA20 9LR. Get directions on Google Maps.
Car parking is available free of charge at the Visitor Centre. Blue badge parking is available both at the Visitor Centre and main house. Please be aware that we do not have a designated parking area for motor homes.
By Bus
West Coast Motors operate a regular bus service 490/90 from Rothesay (Guildford Square) to Mount Stuart. The bus stop at Mount Stuart is a short walk from the Visitor Centre.
By Bicycle
Bicycle storage racks are available at the Visitor Centre next to the accessible parking and main house opposite the Rock Garden.
Group Visits
Large groups are welcome at Mount Stuart and we have a number of packages available to make your visit extra special.
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Shop and Eat at Mount Stuart
Here at The Courtyard we are as passionate about food and drink as we are about our home at Mount Stuart. In our Visitor Centre and Courtyard shops we stock a range of unique local and regional crafts.
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Membership
As a member of Mount Stuart you will enjoy many benefits, but most importantly you’ll be supporting the work of the Moun...
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