The Pencil Box

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20/03/2026

Occupying the upper floor of a charming traditional stone villa, this spacious flat enjoys breathtaking elevated views over Rothesay Bay, and the surrounding townscape. Set in a desirable location just a short walk from the town centre, ferry terminal, and all local amenities, this property combines...

💩 PONY POO FOR SALE! 💩Hi! I’m a young horse rider raising money for my pony 🐴Bag of top-quality horse manure – just £5!P...
27/05/2025

💩 PONY POO FOR SALE! 💩
Hi! I’m a young horse rider raising money for my pony 🐴
Bag of top-quality horse manure – just £5!
Perfect for your garden 🌻🥕
Please help me by buying a bag – thank you!
Daisy x

The Pencil Box is fully stocked with traditional and chocolate tablet today!
17/05/2024

The Pencil Box is fully stocked with traditional and chocolate tablet today!

Chocolate tablet in the phone box with traditional today!
03/05/2024

Chocolate tablet in the phone box with traditional today!

The hens are laying well, so loads of eggs available in the phone box 🥚 (For purposes of transparency I didn’t take this...
14/03/2024

The hens are laying well, so loads of eggs available in the phone box 🥚
(For purposes of transparency I didn’t take this photo and as such I have no idea whether it may have been edited…😉)

Full compliment in the Pencil Box today, Scottish Tablet, fresh eggs, book-swap, cards and notelets.
02/03/2024

Full compliment in the Pencil Box today,
Scottish Tablet, fresh eggs, book-swap, cards and notelets.

26/10/2023

Time for a new festive tradition? Bute Kitchen are delighted to announce a brand new food & drink Christmas event here on Bute!

This year we will be hosting our first market at the Isle of Bute Discovery Centre! The perfect place to collect your pre-ordered Bute Kitchen hamper (orders opening soon) and shop direct from your local Isle of Bute businesses while enjoying a mulled wine and watching one of our local Highland Dance schools perform a set for us.

More details coming soon!

22/07/2023

Today is the day! And tomorrow is also the day. From 10am to 5pm this Saturday and Sunday, 43 amazing artists on the Isle of Bute will be opening their studios and shared venues to the public. We look forward to welcoming you on the Bute Studio Trail. Look up your favourites on the venue map and download the studio trail brochure to take around the trail. A really big thank you to all of you for supporting us and we hope you have fun!

Bute Studio Trail brochure
https://www.butestudiotrail.com/_files/ugd/cd71e1_5c7221dc933e4e8d9cd3e5f5955b9add.pdf?fbclid=IwAR309IIAY_3JC4n83_rC68KOzTK0XQtTJGyECQZHt9DZbwf73PX-H4au0Oc

Venue map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1FARI-bkD9lGbqqhYVZyeOTCodNtWK6E&hl=en&ll=55.79450459412013%2C-5.009930486552909&z=12&fbclid=IwAR1nR4jWEJVGUSH_9BKxf6BMkkdQTwwT0rLZh2N8-MelUWGSQuOhoIHSQzg

10/07/2023

The Pencil Box has a new postcard! These postcards are free to pick up when you visit the box.
It also has cards, Scottish tablet, a book swap, notelets and fresh eggs when available.
The Pencil Box has an honesty box so you need to remember your cash when you visit.

The Pencil Box had a good wash and scrub today!
11/06/2023

The Pencil Box had a good wash and scrub today!

05/04/2023

On the 22nd and 23rd of July 2023, 43 artists and craftspeople on the Isle of Bute are opening the doors to their studios from 10am-5pm each day. There are also several venues where the work of multiple artists can be admired.

The Bute Studio Trail is a great day out and a lovely way to explore the Isle of Bute. You can catch the ferry from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay (35 minutes) or the ferry from Colintraive to Rhubodach (5 minutes). Come as a foot passenger and hire e-bikes in Rothesay, or catch a bus. Or bring your own bike or car.

Save the date and follow this page for more information on the Bute Studio Trail 2023!

Address

Ballianlay
Rothesay
PA200QG

Telephone

+441700500403

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