PA20 9BB postcode in Rothesay, Argyll and Bute

PA20 9BB is a postcode in Rothesay, in the Isle of Bute ward of Argyll and Bute. It is in the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.

Gigabit broadband 0% of homes and businesses at PA20 9BB can get it Across Argyll and Bute: 24% Nearest station Wemyss Bay 11.3 km in a straight line MP Brendan O'Hara Scottish National Party, Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber Council Argyll and Bute Bins, council tax and planning

Where PA20 9BB is, and what is near it

Map of PA20 9BB and what is near it Map of PA20 9BB: its centre point, with the 121 other postcodes in the PA20 9 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 1 GP practice, 25 bus stops and 2 EV charging points (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. PA20 9AA: also in PA20 9PA20 9AB: also in PA20 9PA20 9AF: also in PA20 9PA20 9AG: also in PA20 9PA20 9AL: also in PA20 9PA20 9AP: also in PA20 9PA20 9AQ: also in PA20 9PA20 9AR: also in PA20 9PA20 9AS: also in PA20 9PA20 9AU: also in PA20 9PA20 9AY: also in PA20 9PA20 9AZ: also in PA20 9PA20 9BA: also in PA20 9PA20 9BD: also in PA20 9PA20 9BE: also in PA20 9PA20 9BG: also in PA20 9PA20 9BH: also in PA20 9PA20 9BJ: also in PA20 9PA20 9BL: also in PA20 9PA20 9BN: also in PA20 9PA20 9BP: also in PA20 9PA20 9BQ: also in PA20 9PA20 9BS: also in PA20 9PA20 9BZ: also in PA20 9PA20 9DA: also in PA20 9PA20 9DB: also in PA20 9PA20 9DD: also in PA20 9PA20 9DG: also in PA20 9PA20 9DH: also in PA20 9PA20 9DL: also in PA20 9PA20 9DN: also in PA20 9PA20 9DQ: also in PA20 9PA20 9DW: also in PA20 9PA20 9HA: also in PA20 9PA20 9HD: also in PA20 9PA20 9HF: also in PA20 9PA20 9HG: also in PA20 9PA20 9HJ: also in PA20 9PA20 9HL: also in PA20 9PA20 9HN: also in PA20 9PA20 9HP: also in PA20 9PA20 9HQ: also in PA20 9PA20 9HR: also in PA20 9PA20 9HT: also in PA20 9PA20 9HU: also in PA20 9PA20 9HW: also in PA20 9PA20 9HX: also in PA20 9PA20 9HY: also in PA20 9PA20 9JA: also in PA20 9PA20 9JB: also in PA20 9PA20 9JD: also in PA20 9PA20 9JE: also in PA20 9PA20 9JJ: also in PA20 9PA20 9JL: also in PA20 9 ChargePlace Scotland 500 mWemyss Bay station 11.3 kmLargs station 12.6 kmIsle of Bute PA20 9BB Map of PA20 9BB and what is near it Map of PA20 9BB: its centre point, with the 121 other postcodes in the PA20 9 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 1 GP practice, 25 bus stops (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 2 EV charging points (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. Bus stop 350 mWemyss Bay station 11.3 kmIsle of Bute PA20 9BB
  • PA20 9BB
  • Other postcodes in PA20 9: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 1 GP practice
  • 25 bus stops
  • 2 EV charging points
  • Further out, with the distance

Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.8344, longitude -5.0550)

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after PA20 9BB?

ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.

Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.

What broadband can you get at PA20 9BB?

Every home and business at PA20 9BB can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, but none can get gigabit, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

PA20 9BB 0% Argyll and Bute 24%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

PA20 9BB 100% Argyll and Bute 88%
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Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

When are the bins collected at PA20 9BB?

BinDayBuddy does not read Argyll and Bute Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.

Argyll and Bute Council's bin days

Source: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it

Food hygiene ratings at PA20 9BB

The Food Standards Agency lists 2 food businesses at PA20 9BB. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.

In Scotland a business passes or needs to improve; Pass and Eat Safe also marks the Eat Safe award for excellent hygiene. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.

Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 23 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Where is the nearest station to PA20 9BB?

The nearest railway station to the centre of PA20 9BB is Wemyss Bay Rail Station, 11.3 km away in a straight line.

  • Wemyss Bay Rail Station Railway station 11.3 kmDrive
  • Largs Rail Station Railway station 12.6 kmDrive

Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.

25 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest The Ritz, 39 m away.

More stations near PA20 9BB, and how we find them

Source: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which GP surgeries are near PA20 9BB?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of PA20 9BB, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.

Source: Public Health Scotland (GP practices), list of 1 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Where can I charge an electric car near PA20 9BB?

2 within 1 km 2 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of PA20 9BB, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • Charge Your Car Charging point · 2 chargers 350 mWalk
  • ChargePlace Scotland Charging point · No details mapped 500 mWalk

OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.

See more chargers on Open Charge Map

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

Which dentists are near PA20 9BB?

The nearest to the centre of PA20 9BB, in a straight line.

  • Bute Dental Surgery 350 mWalk

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which pharmacies are near PA20 9BB?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of PA20 9BB, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Rcs Scot, 26 Montague St Phone 01700 502362 350 mWalk
  • Anam Healthcare, 63 Victoria Street Phone 01700 502836 400 mWalk

Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which vets are near PA20 9BB?

The nearest vets to the centre of PA20 9BB on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.

OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

The official record for PA20 9BB

Ward
Isle of Bute
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Rothesay
Rural or urban
Remote Small Towns
In use since
January 1980

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources

Where to check what we do not hold

House prices, schools, crime and flood risk in Scotland: our sources for them cover England, or England and Wales (Registers of Scotland publishes Scottish sales).

We list hospitals and care homes in England only. In Scotland, hospitals are inspected by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and care homes by the Care Inspectorate.

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The nearest postcodes in use, measured in a straight line between centre points.

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Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026, the centre point of each postcode. How we use it

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