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The World’s 100 Best Palaces

Mount Stuart

Rothesay, United Kingdom

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PALACES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 82 2026
Mount Stuart

Neo-Gothic country house on the Isle of Bute, the ancestral home of the Marquesses of Bute, set in wooded grounds running down to the shore. Inside are a marble hall, stained glass, ceilings and paintings; outside are gardens, forest walks and a beach.

Highlights

  • Marble Hall
  • Rock Garden
  • Kitchen Garden

Good to know

  • Self-guided visit with guides in each room
  • Allow two to three hours
  • Car parking costs £4 extra

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