Chapel Hill

Hill, Mountain in Buteshire

Scotland

Chapel Hill

Yacht off Bogany Point Bogany Point is visible in the distance, viewed from a ferry leaving Rothesay. — Yacht off Bogany Point Credit: Thomas Nugent

Chapel Hill is a picturesque hill located in the county of Buteshire, Scotland. Rising majestically above the surrounding landscape, this natural wonder is renowned for its stunning beauty and awe-inspiring views. Standing at an impressive height of approximately 500 meters, Chapel Hill is often referred to as a mountain due to its significant elevation.

The hill is named after a small chapel that once stood at its summit, adding a touch of historical charm to its already captivating allure. Visitors can still find remnants of the chapel's foundation, providing a glimpse into the past and adding an element of intrigue to the site.

Chapel Hill boasts a diverse ecosystem, with lush vegetation covering its slopes. The hill is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including rare wildflowers and birds, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike.

Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts flock to Chapel Hill to take advantage of its numerous walking trails, which cater to all skill levels. These paths wind their way through the hill's enchanting landscape, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and nearby coastline.

At the summit of Chapel Hill, visitors are rewarded with a truly awe-inspiring vista. On clear days, one can see as far as the neighboring islands and glimpse the shimmering waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The beauty and tranquility of this spot make it a popular destination for photographers, artists, and anyone seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Chapel Hill is not just a geographical landmark but a cherished symbol of Buteshire's natural beauty and a testament to the region's rich history.

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Chapel Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.838427/-5.0616678 or Grid Reference NS0864. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Yacht off Bogany Point Bogany Point is visible in the distance, viewed from a ferry leaving Rothesay.

Yacht off Bogany Point

Bogany Point is visible in the distance, viewed from a ferry leaving Rothesay.

Rothesay, View over Bogany Wood Looking across to Toward Castle and Buachailean

Rothesay, View over Bogany Wood

Looking across to Toward Castle and Buachailean

Rothesay Bay Passing Bogany Point on route to Rothesay.

Rothesay Bay

Passing Bogany Point on route to Rothesay.

Housing on Crichton Road Admirable.

Housing on Crichton Road

Admirable.

Track into Bogany Wood Leading off Crichton Road.

Track into Bogany Wood

Leading off Crichton Road.

The Glenburn Hotel Originally constructed in 1843, the hotel was rebuilt 1882-84. It is Category B listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB44849" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB44849">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.

Seen from a Wemyss Bay to Rothesay ferry. Camera location approximate.

Scanned from an AGFA colour transparency.

The Glenburn Hotel

Originally constructed in 1843, the hotel was rebuilt 1882-84. It is Category B listed Link

. Seen from a Wemyss Bay to Rothesay ferry. Camera location approximate. Scanned from an AGFA colour transparency.

Richard Sutcliffe

Rothesay Pavilion Work to renovate the Category A Listed building <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB40452" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB40452">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> appears to have stalled due to the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic. Viewed from a ferry approaching Rothesay pier.

Rothesay Pavilion

Work to renovate the Category A Listed building Link

appears to have stalled due to the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic. Viewed from a ferry approaching Rothesay pier.

West End Cafe Gallowgate, Rothesay.

West End Cafe

Gallowgate, Rothesay.

Former Royal Hotel, Rothesay On Albert Place, Rothesay.

Former Royal Hotel, Rothesay

On Albert Place, Rothesay.

Loch Greenan, Isle of Bute

Loch Greenan, Isle of Bute

High Street, Rothesay Looking along the B881 High Street towards the town centre at the health centre.

High Street, Rothesay

Looking along the B881 High Street towards the town centre at the health centre.

Rothesay Leisure Centre On High Street on the outskirts of town.

Rothesay Leisure Centre

On High Street on the outskirts of town.

Field off Barone Road On the outskirts of Rothesay.

Field off Barone Road

On the outskirts of Rothesay.

The B878 Barone Road The junction at Barone Cottage.

The B878 Barone Road

The junction at Barone Cottage.

Field off Barone Road The houses on the left are on Barone Road.

Field off Barone Road

The houses on the left are on Barone Road.

Field off Barone Road Barone Cottage is out of sight immediately to the right.

Field off Barone Road

Barone Cottage is out of sight immediately to the right.

King George V Playing Fields gates, Rothesay At the entrance to the park on High Street.

King George V Playing Fields gates, Rothesay

At the entrance to the park on High Street.

King George V Playing Fields gates, Rothesay At the entrance to the park on High Street.

King George V Playing Fields gates, Rothesay

At the entrance to the park on High Street.

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Chapel Hill is located at Grid Ref: NS0864 (Lat: 55.838427, Lng: -5.0616678)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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///unloading.flight.essay. Near Rothesay, Argyll & Bute

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Rothesay Long Hill Ballochgoy Baile Bhòid Chapel Hill Loch Striven

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.838427,-5.0616678

Mini Roundabout

Lat/Long: 55.8382568/-5.0576881

Isle of Bute Discovery Centre

Information: office

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 55.8381277/-5.0556166

Restaurant

Squat Lobster

Lat/Long: 55.8380703/-5.0546323

Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Public Transport: platform

Lat/Long: 55.8387603/-5.0586314

Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Public Transport: platform

Lat/Long: 55.8380801/-5.05606

Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Public Transport: platform

Lat/Long: 55.8383494/-5.0579201

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Type: wall

Ref: PA20 16D

Royal Cypher: scottish_crown

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 55.838255/-5.0578049

Toilets

Rothesay Victorian Toilets

Changing Table: yes

Fee: yes

Shower: yes

Tourism: attraction

Wheelchair: yes

Lat/Long: 55.8386357/-5.0543794

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 11:00

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Type: pillar

Ref: PA20 8

Royal Cypher: scottish_crown

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 55.8411288/-5.0616911

Bus Stop

Bench: yes

Bin: no

Bus: yes

Lit: yes

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: yes

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 55.8411882/-5.0614375

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Design: reproduction_penfold

Post Box Type: pillar

Postal Code: PA20

Ref: PA20 100D

Royal Cypher: VR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102356

Lat/Long: 55.8380666/-5.0557201

Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: yes

Lat/Long: 55.8394871/-5.0598726

Seamark Fog Signal Category: bell

Seamark Information: Bell: Sounded when vessels are expected.

Seamark Light Category: vertical

Seamark Light Character: F

Seamark Light Colour: red

Seamark Light Height: 7

Seamark Light Multiple: 2

Seamark Light Range: 5

Seamark Light Reference: A 4370

Seamark Type: light_minor

Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.

Lat/Long: 55.8390418/-5.0550361

Check Date: 2012-03-20

Disused Amenity: pharmacy

Old Name: Lloyds Pharmacy

Lat/Long: 55.8377378/-5.0552245

Victoria Hotel

Addr Housenumber: 55

Addr Postcode: PA20 0AP

Addr Street: Victoria Street

Fhrs Id: 22849

Source Addr: FHRS Open Data

Tourism: hotel

Lat/Long: 55.8378563/-5.0564039

Bicycle Parking

Bicycle Parking: stands

Capacity: 8

Covered: yes

Lat/Long: 55.8386338/-5.0539166

Restaurant

Brechin's On Bridgend Street

Addr Housenumber: 2

Addr Postcode: PA20 0HU

Addr Street: Bridgend Street

Cuisine: regional

Fhrs Id: 6899

Website: http://www.brechins-bute.com/

Lat/Long: 55.8374268/-5.0576597

The Fyne Group - Fyne Homes and Fyne Subsidiaries

Addr Housename: The Fyne Group

Addr Housenumber: 81

Addr Postcode: PA20 0AP

Addr Street: Victoria Street

Int Name: http://www.fynehomes.org.uk/fynegroup.html

Source: Bing

Lat/Long: 55.8379909/-5.0573669

Fast Food

Turkish Grill

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Housenumber: 72

Addr Postcode: PA20 0AP

Addr Street: Victoria Street

Fhrs Id: 1095394

Source: OSM Note #402613

Source Addr: FHRS Open Data

Lat/Long: 55.8379006/-5.056824

Crossing

Crossing: uncontrolled

Crossing Ref: zebra

Source: Bing

Lat/Long: 55.8381159/-5.0573382

Bute Backpackers Hotel

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Country: GB

Addr Housenumber: 36

Addr Postcode: PA20 0AX

Addr Street: Argyle Street

Email: butebackpackers@hotmail.com

Internet Access: yes

Internet Access Fee: no

Phone: +44 1700 501876

Tourism: hostel

Website: http://www.butebackpackers.co.uk/

Lat/Long: 55.8399548/-5.0605711

Shelter

Lat/Long: 55.8383904/-5.0546679

Heritage: yes

Historic: memorial

Wikidata: Q77782185

Lat/Long: 55.83791/-5.0546621

Fountain

Lat/Long: 55.8384205/-5.0571472

Historic: memorial

Memorial: statue

Lat/Long: 55.8389522/-5.0586653

Telephone

Booth: KX100

Covered: booth

Operator: BT

Operator Wikidata: Q593786

Phone: +44 1700 504103

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 55.8389973/-5.0586704

Recycling

Montague Street

Description: Orbis style for recycling on the go

Operator: Fyne Futures

Recycling Cans: yes

Recycling Paper: yes

Recycling Plastic: yes

Lat/Long: 55.8375487/-5.0563319

Recycling

Bridgend Street Garden

Recycling Cans: yes

Recycling Paper: yes

Recycling Plastic: yes

Lat/Long: 55.8371064/-5.0575158

Recycling

Collumnshill Residents Bring Site

Description: Residents recycling point - 2 x 240l paper; 2 x 240l plastics, 2 x 240 cans

Operator: Fyne Futures

Recycling Cans: yes

Recycling Paper: yes

Recycling Plastic: yes

Lat/Long: 55.8370584/-5.0583624

Post Box

Post Box Type: wall

Ref: PA20 11

Royal Cypher: GR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273

Lat/Long: 55.8368313/-5.0601189

Place Of Worship

St Andrew's

Denomination: roman_catholic

Religion: christian

Wikidata: Q2323868

Lat/Long: 55.8362498/-5.0581031

Post Box

Post Box Type: wall

Ref: PA20 41

Royal Cypher: EVIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102324

Lat/Long: 55.8394852/-5.0624444

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 15:30; Sa 11:00

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Type: pillar

Ref: PA20 34

Royal Cypher: GR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 55.8353959/-5.0585463

Bank

Bank of Scotland

Addr Country: GB

Brand: Bank of Scotland

Brand Wikidata: Q627381

Brand Wikipedia: en:Bank of Scotland

Contact Website: https://branches.bankofscotland.co.uk/rothesay/36/42-montague-street

Drive Through: no

Lat/Long: 55.8374116/-5.0549447

Atm

Brand: Bank of Scotland

Brand Wikidata: Q627381

Drive Through: no

Operator: Bank of Scotland

Operator Wikidata: Q627381

Lat/Long: 55.8373989/-5.0548845

Bank

TSB

Brand: TSB

Brand Wikidata: Q7671560

Brand Wikipedia: en:TSB Bank (United Kingdom)

Drive Through: no

Lat/Long: 55.8372694/-5.0548496

Atm

Brand: TSB

Brand Wikidata: Q7671560

Drive Through: no

Operator: TSB

Operator Wikidata: Q7671560

Lat/Long: 55.837295/-5.0548845

Bute Tools

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Housenumber: 45-55

Addr Street: Montague Street

Shop: hardware

Lat/Long: 55.8373101/-5.0550052

Cafe

musicker

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Housenumber: 11

Addr Postcode: PA20 0AS

Addr Street: High Street

Fhrs Id: 31914

Lat/Long: 55.8370585/-5.0541817

Fast Food

Rayan

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Housenumber: 16

Addr Postcode: PA20 0HR

Addr Street: Gallowgate

Cuisine: syrian

Fhrs Id: 1091253

Source: survey

Takeaway: only

Lat/Long: 55.837849/-5.0575215

The Barber Shop

Shop: hairdresser

Lat/Long: 55.8369794/-5.0579826

Cafe

The Dairy

Lat/Long: 55.8370096/-5.0578914

Howat's Housekeeping & Property Services

Email: hhps.bute@gmail.com

Shop: yes

Website: https://www.hhpsbute.com/

Lat/Long: 55.8370578/-5.0578458

Shop: vacant

Lat/Long: 55.837112/-5.0577921

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Housenumber: 69

Addr Postcode: PA20 0AP

Addr Street: Victoria Street

Disused Shop: yes

Lat/Long: 55.8378921/-5.0567429

Mave's Lucky Box

Disused Shop: variety_store

Lat/Long: 55.8378835/-5.0566613

Restaurant

Prince of India

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Postcode: PA20 0AP

Addr Street: Victoria Street

Cuisine: indian

Lat/Long: 55.8378757/-5.0565883

Bute Factors Ltd.

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Housenumber: 53

Addr Postcode: PA20 0AP

Addr Street: Victoria Street

Office: accountant

Lat/Long: 55.8378363/-5.0562145

The Wee Scottish Shop

Shop: gift

Lat/Long: 55.837827/-5.0561271

Butterflies

Shop: gift

Lat/Long: 55.8378148/-5.0560113

W Glen Footwear

Shop: shoes

Lat/Long: 55.8377999/-5.0558706

For Bute

Addr City: Isle of Bute

Addr Housenumber: 39

Addr Street: Victoria Street

Addr Suburb: Rothesay

Contact Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/For-Bute/100066394916963/

Shop: charity

Lat/Long: 55.8377903/-5.0557928

Note: looks like an disused bank

Shop: vacant

Lat/Long: 55.8377626/-5.0555257

M&Bs Pound Plus

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Housenumber: 17

Addr Street: Victoria Street

Shop: variety_store

Lat/Long: 55.837753/-5.0553639

Check Date: 2019-08-14

Disused Amenity: pharmacy

Old Name: Lloyds Pharmacy

Lat/Long: 55.8373659/-5.0545056

High Spirit Drinks

Shop: alcohol

Lat/Long: 55.8372014/-5.0541047

Defibrillator

Defibrillator Location: On external wall of Mac's Bar.

Emergency: defibrillator

Indoor: no

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 55.8371051/-5.0551865

Shop: vacant

Lat/Long: 55.8389253/-5.0591024

West Bay Homes & Antiques Emporium

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Street: Argyle Street

Shop: antiques

Lat/Long: 55.8388717/-5.0589986

Cafe

Zavaroni's

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Street: Argyle Street

Lat/Long: 55.8388215/-5.0589014

Architect

Office: yes

Lat/Long: 55.8387865/-5.0588338

Louvolite

Shop: blinds

Lat/Long: 55.8387619/-5.0587861

D C Murray & Co

Operator: DIY

Shop: convenience

Lat/Long: 55.8387178/-5.0587009

Shop: vacant

Lat/Long: 55.8387047/-5.0586755

Shop: vacant

Lat/Long: 55.8386694/-5.0586071

Veterinary

Bute & Cowal Vets

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Housenumber: 17

Addr Street: Argyle Street

Lat/Long: 55.838614/-5.0584999

Shop: vacant

Lat/Long: 55.8385747/-5.0584238

Shop: vacant

Lat/Long: 55.8385113/-5.058301

Fast Food

Three in One

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Housenumber: 10

Addr Postcode: PA20 0AT

Addr Street: Argyle Street

Cuisine: pizza;kebab;curry

Drive Through: yes

Fhrs Id: 9527

Lat/Long: 55.8384419/-5.0581668

Old Name: Robert G McKenzie

Shop: vacant

Lat/Long: 55.8384232/-5.0581306

Fast Food

India Pavilion

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Housenumber: 7

Addr Postcode: PA20 0AT

Addr Street: Argyle Street

Fhrs Id: 2515

Lat/Long: 55.8384008/-5.0580872

Bute Oasis

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Housenumber: 6

Addr Postcode: PA20 0AT

Addr Street: Argyle Street

Shop: charity

Lat/Long: 55.8383682/-5.0580242

Self Service: yes

Shop: laundry

Lat/Long: 55.8383376/-5.0579648

Shoes & Tattoos

Shop: vacant

Lat/Long: 55.8382982/-5.0578886

Shop: yes

Lat/Long: 55.8382726/-5.0578391

Shop: vacant

Lat/Long: 55.8377202/-5.0550635

Skills Development Scotland

Office: yes

Lat/Long: 55.8377046/-5.0549208

Cafe

Ambience

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Housenumber: 7

Addr Postcode: PA20 0AJ

Addr Street: Victoria Street

Fhrs Id: 1025266

Lat/Long: 55.8376925/-5.05481

The Card Shop

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Housenumber: 3

Addr Postcode: PA20 0AJ

Addr Street: Victoria Street

Shop: gift

Website: https://www.cardshopbute.co.uk/

Lat/Long: 55.8376775/-5.0546732

Esplanade Hotel

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Housenumber: 4

Addr Street: High Street

Fhrs Id: 31912

Tourism: hotel

Lat/Long: 55.8376017/-5.0542967

Badass Designs

Craft: signmaker

Lat/Long: 55.8376574/-5.0544896

Bute Pets

Shop: pet

Lat/Long: 55.8372067/-5.0539718

Taylor's Amusements

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Housenumber: 6

Addr Postcode: PA20 9AR

Addr Street: High Street

Fhrs Id: 31913

Leisure: amusement_arcade

Lat/Long: 55.8374676/-5.0543347

Fraser Gilles

Clothes: men

Shop: clothes

Lat/Long: 55.8373776/-5.0546176

Miller's

Clothes: women

Shop: clothes

Lat/Long: 55.8373889/-5.0547258

Pub

Mac's Bar

Addr City: Rothesay

Addr Housenumber: 14

Addr Postcode: PA20 0DA

Addr Street: Castlehill Street

Check Date: 2024-05-05

Fhrs Id: 9196

Lat/Long: 55.8371304/-5.0551177

Leisure: outdoor_seating

Lat/Long: 55.8371693/-5.0547142

Sunnyside Guest House

Addr Country: GB

Addr Housenumber: 12

Addr Street: Argyle Place

Fhrs Id: 2503

Survey Date: 2019-09-13

Tourism: guest_house

Lat/Long: 55.8424078/-5.0626186

Argyle Guest House

Addr Country: GB

Addr Housenumber: 3

Addr Postcode: PA20 0AZ

Addr Street: Argyle Place

Fhrs Id: 1230029

Survey Date: 2020-02-28

Tourism: guest_house

Lat/Long: 55.8413423/-5.0620928

St John 292

Addr City: Isle of Bute

Addr Housenumber: 3

Addr Postcode: PA20 0BJ

Addr Street: Chapel Hill Road

Addr Suburb: Rothesay

Club: freemasonry

Lat/Long: 55.8382772/-5.0587797

Communication Mobile Phone: yes

Man Made: mast

Tower Type: communication

Lat/Long: 55.8383615/-5.0634089

Give Way

Direction: forward

Lat/Long: 55.8374905/-5.0574584

Give Way

Direction: backward

Lat/Long: 55.8374943/-5.0576053

Give Way

Direction: forward

Lat/Long: 55.8370233/-5.0577561

Place Of Worship

Bute Baptist Church

Religion: christian

Lat/Long: 55.8365788/-5.0562058

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