What is Car Bute?

Car Bute is a community Car Club, accessible to all local residents and tourists alike. Car Bute is a local organisation developed under the wing of Fyne Futures in Rothesay. Car Bute is running with support for Carplus and Transport Scotland. Based in Castle St, Car Bute offers economical and fuss free car hire by the hour or by the day. Smarter driving can save you between £250-£300 and a whole heap of carbon a year if you’re a commuter. That’s a 15% saving on your fuel bill … [Continue Reading...]
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The Cars

Car Bute has 3 cars, two Ford Fusion diesels, and a Renualt Scenic which is also diesel and can carry up to 7 passangers. The 1.4TDci diesel engines in the fusions are very economical without being sluggish. The Fusion's 5-door boxy shape makes it very spacious and it drives like a larger car whilst having the handling of a small car. The high driving position is very comfortable and the square … [Read More...]
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I join? Easy. Join in seconds by completing our online application. How old do I have to be to join? You need to have held a full driving licence for a minimum of 12 months and must be at least 21 years of age. There is no upper age limit. How does the pricing work? You can visit our … [Continue Reading...]
Wemyss Bay
Wemyss Bay Base
Car Bute has a Car based at Wemyss Bay. It is located in the secure area, through the gates of the main pier and can be booked in the same way as the two cars that are based on the Island. So instead of booking a car and taking it on the ferry, … [Read More...]
What it Costs
What it Costs
Car Bute Normal membership is £60 per annum, however we also have the facility of holiday membership which allows visitors to the island, a one of usage membership of fee of £20. Members will be charged £2.95 per hour fixed rate up to 9 … [Read More...]
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Rock Up in Red
Tomorrow 19th March Bute Produce 2-6pm Local Produce, Kintyre has teamed up with NHS Highland as part of their Rocking Red Heart Roadshow to promote health benefits of using good wholesome local food and they are holding one of their events at our Bute Produce garden. The Barrow Band will perform and sing LIVE bringing… [Continue Reading]
Easter is Just around the corner
With Easter just around the corner, why not think about Car Bute, it is the easy and affordable way to take family and friends around the island during the Easter Break. With two cars on the island and one based at Wemyss Bay, it is the ideal way to travel, so why not give it… [Continue Reading]









