PORT-BANNATYNE, a village, formerly in the parish of Rothesay, but now in the new parish of North-Bute, county of Bute , 2 miles (N. E.) from the town of Rothesay; containing 326 inhabitants. This village is situated at the head of Kames bay in the Firth of Clyde, and takes its name from the family of Bannatyne, for many years proprietors of Kames Castle, to the remains of which, comprising a lofty tower, a mansion was added by the late Lord Bannatyne. The village, which consists of neatly-built houses scattered along the circular shore of the bay, is much resorted to by visiters for seabathing during the season, and contains every requisite accommodation for that purpose. Its inhabitants are chiefly engaged in the herring-fishery, which is carried on to a great extent in the Kyles of Bute, and in which twenty-five boats are employed, with crews of five men each: they are also engaged in the white-fishery off the coast. There is a commodious haven, and a good quay has been constructed. The members of the Free Church have a place of worship containing about 500 sittings, with a school attached. About half a mile from the village is the seat of Kames Castle; and within a mile stands the church of the parish of North Bute.