Plan your visit

Opening Dates - 1st April to 18th October 2026

We look forward to welcoming visitors back to the House, Gardens, Cafe & Shop from 1st April 2026. Tickets are available to book online now.

• 1st April - 30th June: Open 6 days, closed every Friday
• 1st July - 31st August: Open daily
• 1st September - 18th October: Open 6 days, closed every Friday

Whilst the visitor attraction remains closed during January, February and March, Private House Tours are available Monday-Friday. Further information is available 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 check our website and social media channels for closure information prior to visiting.

On the below dates the House, Cafe and Shop will remain closed to the public. The Gardens and Round-house (tickets & shop) will open as normal.

• 25th April
• 2nd-3rd May
• 23rd May
• 5th September
• 24th-27th September inclusive
• 10th October

On the below dates the House will close to visitors at 2pm (last entry 1pm). The Gardens, Cafe and Shop will remain open as normal.

• 1st August
• 19th September

Opening Times

• House: self-guided admission 11.30am-3pm (11.30am-4pm during July & August)
• Gardens: 10am-5pm
• Round-house (Tickets & Shop): 10am-4pm
• Courtyard Cafe: 10am-4pm
• Family Entrance Shop: 11.30am-3pm (11.30am-4pm during July & August)

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

Ticket Prices & Booking

We strongly recommend pre-booking tickets online. 

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.

Flexi Tickets

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

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.

Guided House Tours 

New for 2026 is the addition of a 1 Hour Guided House Tour which runs regularly throughout the season at 10.15am. 

Tickets are priced at £30.00PP and include;

• 1 hour house tour (small group, maximum of 6 people)
• Self-guided admission to the House
• Access to the Gardens, Cafe & Shop

Book online here.

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.