From here a small ro-ro ferry sails the short distance over the Kyles of Bute to Colintraive in Argyll, where the A886 road continues to Strachur.

The issue of whether the ferry should be replaced by a bridge is one which reappears in various discussions about Bute's economy; however, opposition stems from the resulting loss of Bute's "island status".

[2] Film actor and director Richard Attenborough owned Rhubodach estate for a number of years.

A referendum carried out on 12 February 2010 showed 93% of islanders supported a plan to buy the land for the community.

[4] In January 2011, he sold the estate, which included a forest, for the reduced fee of £1.48 million.