A late 19th century view of the harbour in Rothesay, the principal town on the Isle of Bute, lying on the coast of the Firth of Clyde in the council area of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. During the Victorian era, Rothesay became a popular tourist destination. In particular, it was hugely popular with Glaswegians going "doon the watter" (literally “down the water” – a reference to the waters of the Firth of Clyde). Its wooden pier was busy with steamer traffic. It was home to one of Scotland's many hydropathic establishments, which were in vogue at the time.

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Size: 4484px × 3150px
Location: Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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