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👑 A noble title 🏝️ A Scottish island
Bute

Bute

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An island off the west coast of Scotland in the Firth of Clyde
  • proper noun
translation icon : Isla de Bute
  • Many tourists visit the Isle of Bute for its beautiful landscapes and rich history.
  • Isle of Bute

Examples

  • After his retirement from the Glasgow Gas Company in 1847, Neilson purchased a property on the Isle of Bute.

    Academic text (2016)

  • Speaker, rural Scotland, including my Argyll and Bute constituency, is facing a depopulation crisis, a crisis that will be exacerbated by Brexit.

  • The scenic views of the Firth of Clyde can be enjoyed from the Isle of Bute.

  • The Isle of Bute is known for its stunning gardens and vibrant wildlife.

Surface Forms

Bute main

Etymology

Bute names a Scottish island and comes from the island's old Gaelic name Bòd, a place name people used long ago. That's why the island is still called Bute today.