Bute周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

You can check the timings in the CalMac App, but my experience was that the timings are somewhat confusing and not correct. So best to plan for some waiting time.

"Named for its rather distinctive shape, The Pencil was built in 1912 as a reminder of the Viking influence over Scotland. Overlooking the Firth of Clyde and standing at around 70 feet tall, the pencil remembers the Battle of Largs, where the Scottish defeated 160 ships belonging to the Norwegian King Haco. Take a leisurely walk along the prom in Largs towards the southern end at Bowen Craig and you can’t miss this monument standing 70 feet high in the shape of a pencil. The view from this spot of the Firth of Clyde and the Marina are lovely." Source: https://hiddenscotland.com/listings/largs-pencil-monument

マグナス・ザ・ヴァイキングは、歴史的なラーグスの戦い750周年を記念して、2013年にノース・エアシャー評議会からラーグスの人々に贈られました。 ヴァイキングは1263年のラーグスの戦いで敗北し、それがスコットランド本土への最後の襲撃となりました。 パース条約に基づき、ノルウェー王マグナスは1266年にアウター・ヘブリディーズ諸島とマン島をスコットランド王権に譲渡しました。 （像の近くの看板からの情報）

Historic castle (is there a different kind?)

Portencross Castle, also known historically as Portincross Castle, is situated in Portencross, on the west coast of Scotland, about 3 km from West Kilbride. The site has been fortified since the 11th Century. The present tower castle is thought to date from the mid-14th Century and later. It remained in use until it was unroofed by a great storm in 1739 and gradually became ruinous. The castle was designated as a scheduled ancient monument in 1955. The castle was one of the buildings featured in the 2004 series of the BBC television programme Restoration and was the subject of efforts by a local community group to secure its future.

The 16 feet tall steel statue of Magnus the Viking was erected in 2013 to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the the Battle of Largs in 1263 when the Scots defeated the Viking army, which led to Scotland regaining control of Kintyre and the Western Isles.

Great little bird hide of you need shelter

Sandy beach with a nice little cafe. Much busier than Kilchattan Bay on the other side of the island. Rather than turning back the way I came (like I had to at Kilchattan which is a dead end), I rode along the little path to reach the other road. My road tyres coped well with the mix of sand, grass, stones and bumps.... but it's speed and smooth riding you're after turning back might be a better idea!