Since the Trust’s formation in 1990, the volunteer Trustees and Members have been involved in many heritage projects on Bute.
In 2004 the Bute Conservation Trust initiated the Discover Bute Landscape Partnership Scheme as part of the Trust’s aim of conserving the natural, built and social heritage of Bute.
The Trust is always looking for members who want to be involved in Bute’s built and natural heritage.
Latest News
February 2019: New fingerposts at Kilchattan Bay and other paths
Having renewed all signage on Bute’s West Island Way route, we have now turned our attention to replacing old or damaged signage on many other paths. Pictured are the new finger posts for the Black Park and the standing stones near the Plan Road. read more
January 2019: Improving the view from the Kirk Dam (Loch Fad) Bird Hide
Over several decades the view from the popular Bird Hide at the Kirk Dam (Loch Fad) has become badly obscured by reeds and trees. With the assistance of specialist contractors and heavy machinery, we have cleared the the view such as it should last a good few years. By this coming Spring it will start to regain a more natural look. (Picture by Billy... read more