Edit A (very) brief history of Bute
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Here are just a few important dates from the past:
Stone Age - People arrive in boats to live over warmer months following food and seeking shelter.
Bronze Age - Stone circles are constructed.
Iron Age - Several forts including Dunagoil Fort are built.
6th century - St Blane is born on Bute where he later starts a monastery.
Late 6th Century/early 7th Century - Bute is part of Dal Riata
c.1098 - Rothesay Castle built, noted for its distinctive circular shape. It is taken by the English during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
1230 - Norwegian siege on Rothesay Castle.
1311 - Robert the Bruce reclaims Rothesay Castle.
1659 - Castle damaged by Cromwell's troops.
1685 - Duke of Argyll causes more damage to Rothesay Castle.
1719 - Second Earl of Bute builds Mount Stuart House.
c.1870 - Ascog Hall Fernery and Garden built.
1877 - Fire damages Mount Stuart House.
1961 - Rothesay Castle to be looked after by the state.
1963 - Child star Lena Zavaroni born on Isle of Bute. She becomes the youngest person to feature in the top ten of the UK album chart.
1988 - First Isle of Bute Jazz Festival.
1995 - Mount Stuart House opens to the public.
Now it's your turn!
Above are just a few important dates - there's far more to the heritage of this Island. There's a lot of interest in local history, and lots and lots of local knowledge. And here's your chance to tell everyone about it.
If you have an interest in the history of Bute - either in general or in specific points - then you can post it here.
There must be many, many pictures from throughout the 20th century - why not post them here, and ask other people what they remember?
s1bute is your site, so be one of the first to help build it!
Stone Age - People arrive in boats to live over warmer months following food and seeking shelter.
Bronze Age - Stone circles are constructed.
Iron Age - Several forts including Dunagoil Fort are built.
6th century - St Blane is born on Bute where he later starts a monastery.
Late 6th Century/early 7th Century - Bute is part of Dal Riata
c.1098 - Rothesay Castle built, noted for its distinctive circular shape. It is taken by the English during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
1230 - Norwegian siege on Rothesay Castle.
1311 - Robert the Bruce reclaims Rothesay Castle.
1659 - Castle damaged by Cromwell's troops.
1685 - Duke of Argyll causes more damage to Rothesay Castle.
1719 - Second Earl of Bute builds Mount Stuart House.
c.1870 - Ascog Hall Fernery and Garden built.
1877 - Fire damages Mount Stuart House.
1961 - Rothesay Castle to be looked after by the state.
1963 - Child star Lena Zavaroni born on Isle of Bute. She becomes the youngest person to feature in the top ten of the UK album chart.
1988 - First Isle of Bute Jazz Festival.
1995 - Mount Stuart House opens to the public.
Now it's your turn!
Above are just a few important dates - there's far more to the heritage of this Island. There's a lot of interest in local history, and lots and lots of local knowledge. And here's your chance to tell everyone about it.
If you have an interest in the history of Bute - either in general or in specific points - then you can post it here.
There must be many, many pictures from throughout the 20th century - why not post them here, and ask other people what they remember?
s1bute is your site, so be one of the first to help build it!
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