Ascog, Argyll And Bute

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Ascog, also known as Asgaig in Scottish Gaelic, is a really small and picturesque village on the Isle of Bute. This village belongs to the Argyll and Bute council area in Scotland. Ascog belong to the parish of Kingarth. This is a really interesting area located in the north part of Kilchattan Bay. The presence of human population in Ascog dates back to prehistoric times. There relics that are more than 3000 years old found in this area. This area was also known as an important religious site for the noblemen of the Dai Rata Gaelic kingdom. Ascog was influenced by the Viking attacks that took place in the 9th century and some of the population was forced to resettle to the mainland. However, the life in this village continued for most of the residents which became Christian. Ascog as well as the entire island of Bute played a significant role during WW2. Many submarines and ships were located on this island.

Isle of Bute is generally uncultivated hilly area with many dense forests. This is especially true for the area where Ascog is located. The south part is more fertile and cultivated.

How to get to Ascog?

Ascog is situated on the A884 road. In order to get to Ascog you will have to use a ferry that stops in Rothesay the only town on Isle of Bute.

Things to do and see in Ascog

Ascog House

This is one of the most famous buildings on this island. This is actually a mansion built in the 17-th century and it is now listed and protected as a category B building. It is really unusual to see such a large (three-storey) house in this region. The house has a distinctive architectural style and it was expanded and renovated numerous times especially during the reign of Victoria and Edward VII. Today, this house is owned by the Landmark Trust.

Balmory Hall

This is another interesting building listed as a category A mansion in Victorian Italianate style. It is very close to Ascog House and people often visit it to take picture or when exploring the surrounding area.

Loch Ascog

As previously mentioned, this area has a really beautiful nature and one of the most interesting things you will see in Ascog is Loch Ascog. This small reservoir is located on the east part of the Island of Bute. This is where the town of Rothesay gets the water from. This is also the place where people often go fishing.

If you are planning to send flowers to Ascog, you should definitely take a look at our offer. We have a large range of flowers that can be used as the perfect gift for anniversaries, birthdays and other occasions. We can also create unique bouquets and deliver them to Ascog the next day. Order flowers to delivery to Ascog in case you want to surprise your loved ones happy. Clare Florist is here to provide smooth and fast service with the best flowers on the market. 

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