Rothesay

American

[roth-see, -say] / ˈrɒθ si, -seɪ /

noun

a town in the Strathclyde region, on Bute island, in SW Scotland: resort; ruins of 11th-century castle.

Rothesay British

/ ˈrɒθsɪ /

noun

a town in SW Scotland, in Argyll and Bute, on the E coast of the Isle of Bute. Pop: 5017 (2001)

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It is the second time in a month that the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, as Prince William and Princess Catherine are known in Scotland, have been north of the border.

From BBC ● May 22, 2025

In the centre of the town stand the handsome ruins of Rothesay Castle, surrounded by a moat.

From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2025

It is now home to about 6,500 people, with 4,000 in Rothesay.

From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2025

Youssef, a chef, says his children are "very happy" in Rothesay.

From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2025

He had, as has been seen, conditionally accepted his re-election as Provost of Rothesay, but as the time drew near his resumption of the office was seen to be impossible.

From John Patrick, Third Marquess of Bute, K.T. A Memoir by David Hunter Blair

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