Isle of Bute Registration Office

Room Capacity

The room can hold 15 people seated, there is option for 10 more guests but the space is separated with a glass screen.

Music

There is a bluetooth speaker available to use

Flowers

There is some artificial flowers displayed, you are welcome to bring in your own flowers and decorations. Please discuss with Registrar

Parking and Disabled Access

On street parking is available round the building and the room has disabled access.

At the heart of the firth of the Clyde lies the beautiful island of Bute, which has long welcomed visitors to its shores.

On the 1st of November the registration office for Isle of Bute relocated to 37 Victoria Street, which is close to the main street of Rothesay. The office previously the former Royal Bank of Scotland underwent significant renovation before reopening.

Victoria Street has a marriage room which can hold 15 people seated, there is option for 10 more guests but the space is separated with a glass screen.

Pre-arranged appointments need to be made to view the rooms

Gardens across from the Bute Registration office

Silver Wedding Dowry Fund

Dating back to the 19th century the Silver Wedding Dowry Fund celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Third Marquess of Bute and is available to brides marrying in December.

In 1897 the Marquess of Bute established a Wedding Dowry Fund to mark the occasion of his Silver Wedding Anniversary. The interest realised from the fund was to be used as a ‘Dowry’ for any girl resident in Rothesay being married in December of any year. The fund was to be administered by the Provost and Magistrates of the Burgh of Rothesay and prospective applications had to be lodged before the December meeting of the Town Council. Argyll and Bute Council is now responsible for the administration of the Fund and applications are considered, in the first instance, by Bute and Cowal Area Committee following the timetable and original conditions.

To apply for the fund, which splits £1000 per year between the 2 chosen brides, please download the application form on the main council website. Completed applications should be returned to areagovernance@argyll-bute.gov.uk.

Applicants will also need to provide the name of a local Councillor who can be contacted to countersign the application.

If you are unable to complete this application form electronically please contact the Committee Manager, Stuart McLean, on 01436 658717.

For more information on Bute Registrars please click below to discuss conducting your ceremony or to submit your marriage paperwork.