Is a small village located on the eastern side of the Isle of Bute, approximately 2 miles from its southern most tip. It overlooks the Firth of Clyde and the islands of Great and Little Cumbrae

The bay has a half moon form and measures about 1 1/2 miles across the mouth. Until the mid 1800's it comprised little more than a few Fishermen' Cottages. In 1840 the Marquis of Bute established the Kilchattan Bay Tile Works. In the 1880's  it developed as a holiday resort with the building of villas, the St Blane's Hotel and a Pier.The pier was opened in 1880. It was used as a call on the Wemyss Bay-Arran run, firstly by Gillies & Campbell and then by the Caledonian Steam Packet Company. It remained on the Fairlie to Brodick roster of the Glen Rosa II until 1933. There was also a service from Largs and Millport.By 1955 traffic had fallen and the pier was closed. Kilchattan Bay remains a quiet and friendly resort, popular with Clyde sailors. Today its south end forms the start of the West Island Way, a footpath that runs round most of the island.

 Boats in Kilchattan Bay June 2003

 Stormy weather in Kilchattan Bay Old Pier

 Shore Road Kilchattan Bay Looking North from Pier- March 2003

Shore Road Looking South from Old Pier - June 2003

The Wee Bay and surrounding area from Suidhe Hill - July 2003