Although history is an important part of any visit here, our story continues. From the families that have lived in the house over the centuries to the staff working their magic every day, it’s people ...

Artist Oisín Byrne joined Director of our Contemporary Visual Arts Programme, Sophie Crichton Stuart, in conversation following the launch of his exhibition smell the book at Mount Stuart. You can ...

At Mount Stuart Trust, we are committed to the land having a meaningful and positive impact on those who live and work on the Isle of Bute. Our Land Management Plan highlights the importance of ...

Our overarching objective is to be part of a thriving community on Bute. We believe that through partnerships and collaboration with others, we have the best chance of maintaining our community in the ...

Our rural team manage and maintain over 2,000 acres of land across Bute for the purposes of public recreation and enjoyment. This does not include our beautiful broad leaf woodland, which many ...

Learn about the intergenerational collecting culture fostered by the Crichton-Stuart family, while viewing spectacular conditionally exempt paintings, silver, porcelain, furniture and other pieces of ...

Her real name was Erigone. Her father, Icarius, who appears at the bottom of the window, discovered the art of making wine. When he intoxicated his friends, they, thinking that they had been poisoned, ...

Mount Stuart House is set within 300 acres of glorious gardens and wild woodland. All colour coded walks are signposted. If you would prefer not to explore off the beaten track, please keep to the ...

In February 1897, the architectural artist H W Lonsdale wrote to the 3rd Marquess of Bute: ‘I…also started the drawings for the specimen piece of the First Floor Corridor [gallery] Vault decoration.’ ...

An awe-inspiring setting for any wedding, private function or corporate event – discover the magic of Mount Stuart House and Gardens, set on the picturesque Isle of Bute. Mount Stuart House is a ...

Nether Stravannan is a self-catering development just three miles from Mount Stuart on the attractive south west coast of the island. The picturesque setting provides exceptional views over Arran, ...

We are proud to house one of the UK’s foremost collections of artwork and artefacts – and even more excited to share it with you. Mount Stuart Trust administers and cares for a world-class historic ...