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The Isle of Bute has always been a great family holiday destination and now there is a fun new activity to add to the list of things to do - paddle board hire!

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This article, published last year in the Isle of Bute News, gives an interesting overview of the renovations work carried out to date on Kames Castle. Now known to be 14th Century, the castle has undergone...

Whether you are planning a large celebration, small intimate ceremony, or team-building activity, Kames Estate provides a beautiful and historic setting for your event. With 20 acres of gardens and...

We are continuing to work on a number of improvement projects in the walled garden at Kames, the latest being the completion of three additional raised vegetable beds.  Whether looking...

Local Artist Liz Wren

Bio :  After retiring home to Bute after over 40 years as a trained nurse, I joined a local art club. I’d attained Higher art at school , but never had time to...

For the safety and reassurance of all our guests, we can confirm that we have received the 'Good to Go' certification. This confirms that we are adhering to all official government and sectoral guidance...

The bathroom in Catan Cottage has undergone a transformation ready for the arrival of guests back to Kames. It is now bright and modern, complete with enclosed low-level shower tray for easier access...

Our guests are free to make use of these new BBQs in addition to the more traditional stone ones already in place. Kames offers plenty of place for some Al Fresco dining, with 20 acres of private grounds...

We are beginning to pull together some of the history of Kames Castle and also to document the work that has been completed on the building to date. More will be posted shortly, but we thought...

Anyone for tennis?

We are getting ready for summer time with our newly refurbished tennis court.  The surface has been fully cleaned, new lines painted and a new net in place.  We have...