The Pencil Box on the Isle of Bute

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Come and uncover this lovely little gem on Bute!

The Pencil Box is Bute’s smallest gift shop, offering a range of great items for any visitors to the island. The shop started life as a traditional style BT telephone box. Since their popularity has faded, they lovingly renovated this box into a surprisingly well stocked gift shop. They sell books, local crafts, greeting cards, sweets and confectionary, gifts and souvenirs, and even eggs! It’s worth a visit during your trip to the beautiful island of Bute.

Where can I find The Pencil Box?

It’s located just outside of Rothesay, on the Isle of Bute.

Open 24/7

The Pencil Box

Ballianlay
Rothesay
Scotland
PA20 0QG

Mobile: 01700 500403
Website: facebook.com

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