In the mid 19th century there was an upsurge in demand for health tourism, especially cold water treatments and the first Scottish Hydropathic was at the Glenburn built in 1843. Swanstonhill House at Port Bannatyne had been built in 1855 as a private house, but an...
This photograph taken in the 1961 shows the extent of the Kyles of Bute Hydro including the large kitchen gardens. The Hydro played an important role during World War II when, following naval tradition that all shore establishments are treated as ships, the Hydro...
Object: Photo Archive Date: 20th century Description : Port Bannatyne Pier The pier was built for Duncan Hoyle of Kames and opened on the 6 March 1857. It was considered as home port to the Williamson family’s Turkish fleet of Clyde steamer, Sultan,...
Object: Rothesay to Ettrick Bay Tramway Date: 20th century Description : The electric tramway was a popular way to reach Ettrick Bay from 1902 to 1936. The original tram track ran from Rothesay to Port Bannatyne, originally with horse drawn cars and opened in...
Object: Port Bannatyne Date: 19th century Description : The photograph of Port Bannatyne was taken around 1878 and shows Marine Road before the construction of the sea wall. To the far left can be seen the spire of St Mary’s and the other church is St...