Throughout 2026
45 Argyle Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0AU
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Rothesay Pavilion: Bauhaus by the Sea

 

Celebrating Scotland’s modernist icon ahead of its grand reopening

 

Tom Connolly RSA, architect and Director at Elder+ Cannon Architects, is leading the redevelopment of the building on behalf of Argyll and Bute Council.

 

In 2026, while the Pavilion remains closed for restoration, Rothesay Pavilion will share its story through heritage interpretation, digital content, and creative collaborations. Our aim is to connect past and future, honouring Scotland’s modernist heritage while looking ahead to a new era of design, creative industry and community engagement

 

Rothesay Pavilion is one of Scotland’s most significant modernist buildings, a striking example of 1930s architecture that fuses Art Deco elegance with Bauhaus principles. Designed by James Carrick in 1938, this Grade A-listed building stands as a beacon of progressive design on the Isle of Bute, overlooking Rothesay Bay. Currently undergoing a major restoration, the Pavilion will reopen in Spring 2027 as a vibrant cultural visitor attraction and creative hub of community life.


As part of RSA200, we are proud to celebrate the Pavilion’s unique architectural and cultural legacy.  

 

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Banner image: Rothesay Pavilion (still) by Samuel Joseph Mitchell

 

  • About Rothesay Pavilion
    Rothesay Pavilion exterior

    About Rothesay Pavilion

    Rothesay Pavilion, a Grade A-listed modernist landmark on the Isle of Bute, is renowned for its Art Deco and Bauhaus-inspired design. Built in 1938, it has hosted generations of cultural events. After major restoration by Argyll and Bute Council and Robertson Construction, it reopens in Spring 2027 as a hub for Scotland’s creative economy, run by Rothesay Pavilion Charity as a dynamic venue for festivals, performance, exhibitions, learning, and creative industries, preserving heritage while driving innovation, talent and community development.