Rothesay Castle is a ruined castle in Rothesay, the main town on the Isle of Bute in western Scotland. It has been described as "one of the most remarkable in Scotland." The Stewart family built it in the 13th century, either Alan fitz Walter or his son Walter.
It has a roughly circular curtain wall, about 42 meters across, strengthened by four round towers, plus a 16th-century L-plan forework and a moat. The castle withstood attacks and sieges, including in 1263 and 1462. It became a royal residence under Robert II and Robert III, who died there in 1406.
After falling into ruin it was repaired under the Marquesses of Bute, with William Burges advising the 3rd Marquess. It passed to the state in 1961.
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