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Daily Bute


And as well as all the photos on this site,
I have even more photos on my other site: Pbase.com/Rothesay

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Alan 23-Nov-2011 21:59
Hi Cheryl!
Rosemary Gallinger 01-Oct-2011 10:25
I loved spending time visiting your daily Bute! So beautiful. It tugs at my heartstrings and I would love to visit it for real! Thank you for the great photos.
seona grant 29-Sep-2011 22:26
does anyone know ristine black macdonald she was probably born around 1933 and lived with her grandparents at 64 balloghgoy rd.any relatives of hers around. i spent many summers in rothesay how about her cousin margaret whom i think lived on serpentine road please check around i am her daughter my address is 610 E23St.#3, hibbing minnesota 55746 my phone is 2189662689 thanks
Ann Cleeves 22-Sep-2011 19:59
Super galleries with lots of beautiful images. A great catalogue of many various aspects of life on Bute. Very enjoyable.
seona grant 08-Aug-2011 18:43
if you know or knew christine black macdonald please contact me i was born on rothesay my e mail is seona.grant@yahoo.com
Alexander Kazakov 01-Jul-2011 13:03
Vonderful gallery! V
Vince and Sue 27-Apr-2011 19:11
Absolutely beautiful! Some look like paintings!
katjas 14-Apr-2011 17:11
nice gallery! V
Guest 30-Jan-2011 11:19

Hi Zak, Please say `G`day`to my brother Charlie next time you give him a wave.The weather at the ploughing 29/01/11 looks better than our 39C in southern NSW. Thanks for the great pics, Isabel
Lynne 28-Jan-2011 22:11
I have enjoyed looking at the photos of Rothesay. My sister and I went to Rothesay Academy for a couple of years and we used to live in Albany Terrace next door to the once Rev Fulton opposite the pier. I was only 10 then and now 2, but that house always brings me fond memories as I used to go and walk to Rothesay Pier to meet my Dad who was on HMS Adamant. Wish I could return to that house, but now living in Devon.
Coleen Perilloux Landry 23-Jan-2011 03:20
We have a Scottish group playing wonderful music for us this weekend in New Orleans.
I have enjoyed all of these photos shown. Thank you for educating us.
Giovanni Groppelli 20-Jan-2011 18:01
Beautiful collection! -V-
Helen 31-Dec-2010 21:46
Thanks for all the lovely photos. They bring a little bit of the island to us in Glasgow every day. Hope to be there again before too long. A Happy New Year to all.
wendy 12-Nov-2010 12:55
Zak,
Many Thanks for the wonderful pics.Vist every year and your photos bring back happy days.
Billy Anderson 05-Aug-2010 14:46
I noticed a message form an old flat of mine Cheryl McLennan and was glad to hear she was alive and kicking downunder !!! Cheryl had spirit in abundance when I first met her at Napier College Edinburgh and although no longer residing in Rothesay she is a credit to the town and to Bute and obviviously still very much cares about her home surroundings. From an old friend and admirer Billy Anderson anderson52glen@aol.com
Cheryl McLennan 30-Jul-2010 01:20
Hi Zak I was born and bred in Rothesay and your card was given to me by Jessmay when I visited her fruit shop last week while on holiday. I have only been home twice in 28 years but I think about Bute every day. You have really helped with my homesickness because I can now visit every day from my computer in Sydney and I no longer feel so isolated. Bute is BEAUTIFUL and I am very proud and excited that one day in the not too distant future, I will be able to call it my "home" again. Thank you for sharing your wonderful pictures, they are a credit to you and the island. Cheryl :)
Pieter Bos 22-Jul-2010 18:01
Great gallery
Guest WA 15-May-2010 01:52
Come back Zak. Hope all is OK.
joseantonio 22-Apr-2010 16:55
Excellent pictures. I didn´t know Bute and now I love it a little
Michelle 19-Mar-2010 16:24
class pictures. I wish i was in rothesay now as i live in northern ireland
Guest 15-Jan-2010 23:30
Fabulous stuff Zak, I too was born and bred in Rothesay, left 30yrs ago. Visit regularly. Now reside in South East England. Your photos give me a lump in my throat. Ronald Beck.
billy morrison 14-Nov-2009 19:09
Thank you Zac. Your photographs are special. They bring me back to Bute and many happy memories, Would love to contact any old friends who may remeber me Thanks again
Bracciodiferro 27-Oct-2009 19:00
very excellent pics! My vote!
Paolo
chris kirkland 06-Oct-2009 09:44
hi zak your pic,s are fantastic having lived on bute for 10 years bring back such happy memories have been back to visit this year and had a great time with my friends anna and brian as if i,d never left keep up the good work chris
Donald McGhee 08-Aug-2009 19:38
The photos of Bute are absolutely fantastic and what a great idea to do this and give us folk that once lived and loved the island a chance to look back and see the places we once went to and enjoyed.
I am a regular visitor to the site and my wife, who is a Kiwi and lived there with me for a while also says the same about your great site.We have been back in NZ for many years, but nothing compares to the variety of sights on Bute.
Thank you so much.
Heather 09-Jun-2009 06:25
Hi Zack
LUV the pic. of the `Stripey dingy`,this boat also features on a book cover,...........Her name is `FECKIN HULL`, and she,s mine!!! Lol
You should see her `Big Sister`,she was in Rothesay Harbour end of May
Chris Sofopoulos 05-May-2009 18:57
It seems so beautiful! I always liked England and Scotland.
I have been in Scotland but not in the isle of Bute. Maybe in one moment.
Very nice photos and beautiful place to visit and to live.
v
margaret mills 02-May-2009 08:24
margaret had great times in rothesay moved away 35 years ago had good times with mary spears and thomas doornbosch
cdstumm 24-Mar-2009 23:43
Zak, your pics of Bute are superb. I used to go there as a kid twice a year between 1981-1986 and haven't been there since (shame on me). Bute is a beautiful island and I have so many fond memories of Scalpsie Bay, the cream meringues at Ettrick Bay cafe, the lovely walks and Zavaroni's fish & chips. If the sun's shining you can't beat Bute and your pics bring back all the memories. I intend on going back this year or next as it's one of those places I have to revisit. Keep up the excellent work.
Gerrit Happe 05-Mar-2009 18:19
"Butefull"gallery. I visit Bute every year since 2000 when I got married on the isle,therefore i'm a daily visitor
tamir 24-Feb-2009 19:41
very Beautiful gallery
Caz 19-Feb-2009 23:14
Hi Zak i love you work have you every taken pictures of east princess st in the snow from up on the hill over on the old academy side? I saw one in butes pictures window but i didnt have the chance to buy it, and i would love a photo like that
T.Doornbosch 18-Feb-2009 00:17
Thank for the nice pictures of Bute.We are loocking on your site every week.exuse my english. Thanks and keep up the good work. Thomas Doornbosch and Mary Spears
BKT Photography 24-Oct-2008 18:20
Wonderful gallery
Guest 24-Aug-2008 19:06
originally from the island, still have property , family and a resturant there. home very now and then - great site and lovely pics sonya b
mary 25-Jun-2008 17:40
Zak, your pics they are great i am a brandane so i just love your pics keep up the good work, i love going back to my beautiful spiritual home it allways calls me back to tell me something.
ally denham 29-May-2008 11:47
zak , your site is terrific , i come over too bute as often as i can to go walking and to take photos. any chance of meeting up one day to go on a shoot?, your photos of 23may of the relaunch of the aeoulus, the following night i was at troon taking photos and one of the boats tied up was the same aeolus looking great with its new paint job.
Guest 23-May-2008 18:09
looking for ,julia tate. this is seona grant. i am finally well again and am ready to contact christine via margaret. i don't have a computer so could you please write me at 233 1st. ave. north, kelly lake, minnesota, usa. was the house on serpentint road that was for sale margarets'? anyway, i am ready to call or write if you have an address. hope this finds you well, seona grant
guest1 12-Apr-2008 21:58
im moving back to bute soon and bringing my bf with me i even managed to show him where we would be living( via your photos) so he can get his bearings before we move across.my kids are excited about moving back home.thanks for the photos great to know the island is still beautiful and going through redevelopment.
Guest 11-Apr-2008 06:46
My husband Alistair Macgregor was born and raised on Bute His dad had a newsagent shop at 60 HIgh Street We love the island and try to get there every year for a short visit with Step mom Its a lovely place Enjoy the photos Keep up the good work
Dudy Tuchfeld 24-Mar-2008 21:18
wonderful gallery
alan 21-Mar-2008 22:37
Is a resident of Bute called a Brandane?
alan 21-Mar-2008 22:33
Next time you are out taking snaps can you take one of Eastlands farm on Canada hill please,we used to stay there in the seventies when the cottage was divided into two.I believe it has been converted and renovated now? Cheers Alan
Karen 21-Feb-2008 19:37
Thank you for taking the time to take these great shots and post them!!
My ancestores were from Rothesay and I hope to visit there soon.
Karen
Michigan
Guest 30-Jan-2008 22:13
Jackie and George Ireland.Visited Bute four years ago, beautiful place, got a rich cousin living there, we will be back.
Guest 31-Dec-2007 12:40
HELEN SA
This is magical will visit here often thankyou.
Fiona Stewart 07-Nov-2007 20:27
Grew up on Bute and hae been living in the Snowy Mountains, NSW, Australia for a few years now. The sight is fantastic and makes me smile when I feel a bit homesick! Keep up the good work!
Sandi Whitteker 30-Oct-2007 17:59
Wonderful Scotland. Cried when I had to leave. Great pics!
willie walker 09-Aug-2007 16:23
hey you got me in the demolition fotos ... hats off to you .
Mairi 04-Jul-2007 05:19
Brilliant. Since finding this website I'm hooked! Lived in Rothesay all my life and just moved to New Zealand. Love looking back at photo's and catching the Daily Bute pictures. Some stunning photo's and keeping the memories alive - keep up the good work Zak.

Mairi Beaton, NZ
Enny 02-Jul-2007 20:41
Ohhh I love Scotland. great collection.
Guest 27-Jun-2007 04:40
So lovely to see such beautiful views of such a special island. It has been a nostalgic journey of childhood memories. Well done and hope you keep this going.
Pat Blacker (nee Sinclair) Perth Australia
Guest 24-Jun-2007 21:45
zak will u get a pic of the ritz please now its turnin in 2 the new rain nytclub ta x
ZARA (GUEST) 11-Jun-2007 16:41
A BIG THANKYOU ZAC FOR TAKING THE TIME TO GO OUT TO KINGARTH AND TAKING THE PHOTOS OF BAREFIELD FARM IT IS WELL AND TRULY ABANDONED APART FROM THE HAYSHED THAT IS BEING USED FOR STORAGE MY HUSBANDS FAMILY WERE THE LAST TENANTS ON THE FARM AND MOVED OUT IN THE EARLY SEVENTIES AND THANKS TO (DA C DAD FOR REPLYING MY HUSBAND WILL CERTAINLY KNOW YOU ROTHESAY FOLKS ) THANKS AGAIN ZAC WE ARE WELL PLEASED AT SEEING IT AGAIN EXCELLENT PICTURES AS USUAL
DA C DAD 09-Jun-2007 20:54
re the guest whos husband used to live at barefield- i also have family who used to live at barefield. two weeks ago i was helping do the silage in the fields at barefield and the steading and house is in a bit of a state
GUEST 09-May-2007 00:45
ALTHOUGH IM NOT A MEMBER, IM ON THIS SITE ON A DAILY BASIS I LOVE LOOKING AT ALL THE GREAT PICTURES AND GETTING A TOUR OF THE ISLAND MY HUSBANDS FAMILY RESIDE IN ROTHESAY,IF YOU PASS BY BAREFIELD FARM KINGARTH ZAC TAKE A PHOTO OF IT (SUPPOSED TO BE DERELICT NOW )AS MY HUSBAND USED TO LIVE THERE A LONG TIME AGO I WOULD LIKE TO SEE WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE NOW, NOT BEEN ON THE ISLAND FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. GREAT PHOTOS THANKS
Guest 14-Jan-2007 19:22
Great collection ... and congrats on such a long run while maintaining the quality of image presented each day. *v*
Ali Majdfar 03-Jan-2007 09:30
Spectacular gallery, excellent shots. GMV
moseypics 18-Nov-2006 22:28
You have really inspired me to have a go at taking better photographs. I'll never be in your league, but at least I'm trying now! (Thank you)
mania 19-Sep-2006 13:36
zak any chance of some pics of the shinty games they only need to win the next 4games to move up
Ieke Vonk 17-Sep-2006 09:01
Yes, I like this one too!
Guest 08-Sep-2006 22:09
Wonderful gallery I'm especially fond of your shots of old boats. GMV
Eric Carrère 01-Aug-2006 15:19
Galerie très sympa, super !
elnaz 22-Jul-2006 19:10
cool car and nice pictures love elnaz colorado girl
DIANE MAC 16-Jun-2006 20:41
HI ZAK,WE HAD TO MOVE FROM THE ISLE OF BUTE BECAUSE OF MY HUSBANDS JOB,BUT LOOKING AT YOUR PHOTO'S MAKES IT A LITTLE BIT EASIER TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LITTLE CHANGES AND FAMILIAR SCENES, WHICH YOU SEEM TO CAPTURE WITH AMAZING FEELING AND MOODS I CAN RELATE TO.I ENJOY ALL YOUR WORK AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR MAGNIFICENT TALENT WHICH WILL PROVIDE SO MUCH FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS OF BUTE.
BLESS YOU.
jane grierson 11-Jun-2006 10:07
i have not been to bute for 10 years but now my family have flown the nest and i have looked at your pics. i have booked caravan on site for 30th july for week all excited about coming back. always loved bute, am looking forward to my hols.
Catherine_D 20-May-2006 09:29
I loved the trip down to bute!!!Thank you...
Donna Lear 20-May-2006 01:33
This is a beautiful gallery. Your photos make me want to visit Bute. Very impressive.
markvm 02-Mar-2006 18:10
Zak, you have a wonderful collection of photos. Very nice all the way around!
Graham Tomlin 06-Dec-2005 17:59
very nice gallery regards Helen
Michelle Craig 04-Dec-2005 05:29
My Great Grandparents lived at 5 Mansfield place. My American grandma visited once a year and took Gran home to her house. Dr. Howie made many of visits to house for Great Gran and for me as a wee girl. His recommended hot tooties always did the trick.
Ieke Vonk 01-Dec-2005 20:46
I like your pictures very much! Great work in thid gallery!
northstar37 19-Nov-2005 14:28
This is looking very good!
Graham Tomlin 05-Sep-2005 06:56
lovely
Guest 21-Jun-2005 22:27
not a memnber on pbase, but love the photos; bring back many memories of my childhood holidays on bute. My uncle and aunt still live on the island at albany terrace , and my grandafather was the GP on the island for 40 years and his surgery was at Battery place.
We come over once a year to see my aunt and uncle and have a small family reunion, Nice to see the old favourites are stll there like the Kettledrun Cafe. but I miss the red crane that used to be situated on the samll pier for taking coal off the boats. I use to fish regularly off the pier before it was removed for cod and mackerel with cockles harvested at Port Bannatyne at low tide.Thanks for the graet photos.
Graeme Howie
person 04-Apr-2005 17:41
i dont know what this is about but its cool, so i like
Ian Stickland 02-Mar-2005 09:12
Daff's and an impressive backdrop too... great!
lizzy 18-Feb-2005 16:50
Hey Zak thon seagull looks like wan ah saw here the ither day!!!!
virginiacoastline 08-Jan-2005 23:04
I like that you have your time of day on this page . . . It's nice to know where you are in your day when I'm viewing this in mine (did that make any sense???) LOL!
Lizzy 18-Dec-2004 18:04
Hey Zak I like to-days pic with the mountain in the background..some snow you have already..
Silvrday 09-Dec-2004 15:24
A lot of really beautiful shots here.
Lizzy 23-Nov-2004 21:30
Zak your piccies are great..keep up the good work for all us ex butites
virginiacoastline 30-Aug-2004 17:35
I sooooo enjoy your stuff . . gets a vote!!! =]
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