This is the third article on Rothesay and deals with the west end of the town, Argyll Place, and Ardbeg.

An early view of the west end of the town in the 1870s. The rocky area in the foreground was the location of the Gallows Rock. The esplanade is in the course of construction along the west side of the bay towards Ardbeg

Another view of the west side of the bay during the construction of the esplanade

Ardbeg from Chapel Hill

The previous shot was likely taken from around the old Rothesay Academy building that dominates the sky-line

The west end of Rothesay Bay also had its boat hirers

Boat Hirers

The sandy shore on the corner of the bay was a safe place for children to enjoy the water

Children’s corner looking to the pier

Children’s corner around 1910. In the background, just before Skeoch Woods there was a Floating Waterchute that attracted some attention

The Floating Waterchute

Children’s Corner in the 1920s. The motorboat May Queen offered cruises to Loch Striven, Kyles of Bute and other places.

Children’s Corner in the 1930s (Adamson)

Children’s Corner around 1950

Along the shore near the Water-chute was a model yacht pond

The outdoor bathing station at Rothesay was popular before an indoor pool was opened across the bay at the old aquarium

Further along the road to Ardbeg, for a time there was a boatyard

 The shoreline was less crowded on this part of the bay

Looking across Rothesay Bay to Ardbeg

Ardbeg abd Rothesay Pier with the L.N.E.R. steamer Marmion in the 1920s

A family outing in a pony and trap

At Ardbeg, the promenade continues along Marine Place

The main road and tram line to Port Bannatyne and Ettrick Bay cuts inland. This is the top of Wyndham Road. The opening further down the road on the left is Wyndham Park

Wyndham Park

This is Burbank Terrace at the junction with Ardmory Road