General view of Argyle Place, Rothesay, Bute, from NNE

Description General view of Argyle Place, Rothesay, Bute, from NNE

Date 28/6/2011

Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu

Catalogue Number DP 101571

Category On-line Digital Images

Scope and Content Rothesay continued to expand along the shoreline during the 19th and early 20th century. Restricted by the rocky hill and Skeoch Wood to the north/north-west, this area takes a linear form running along the shoreline, with only the main road and the Bathing Place occupying the the narrowest strip of flat land. Rothesay was still a popular tourist destination well into the 20th century, as seen by the continuing expansion during the early 1900s. The main road from the town centre follows the shoreline along Argyle Street (far left) and Argyle Place, which leads on to the outer reaches of Ardbeg and Port Bannatyne. Properties along the shoreline here on Argyle Place are mostly three-storeyed tenements in a variety of styles, all built to take full advantage of the prime location overlooking the bay. Most of the properties here would have been rented out during the peak season, and many still remain as holiday accommodation. Most of the shoreline properties in Rothesay have large bay windows to take advantage of the views across the bay as well as letting as much light as possible into the rooms.

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