Outdoors

Robert Adam’s cliff-top masterpiece rises above a world of woods, beaches, secret follies and play parks

Adventure Carrick are outdoor adventure activity specialists based in Girvan, South West Scotland. They are open all year round.

Lochranza Centre provides a full range of outdoor activities including canoeing, gorge walking & abseiling. Accommodation also available.

The mystical Dunure Labyrinth lies in the grounds of Dunure Castle

The Electric Brae is a gravity hill in Ayrshire, Scotland, where a freewheeling vehicle will appear to be drawn uphill by some mysterious attraction

Whiting Bay is a stunning one mile long beach with a shallow bay.

Crocodile Rock is an iconic Millport landmark.

Orchard Gardens are beautiful gardens with herbaceous borders, formal pond and formal flowerbeds, which are always full of colour

Kilmory beach is one of Arran's hidden gems and is a stunning but peaceful beach, accessed either by farm track or by path from Lagg

Look out for resident wildlife when exploring the coppery sands of Scalpsie Bay, located on the west coast of Bute.

This unusual geological feature is located near Kilchattan Bay on the south end of the Isle of Bute.

Loch Fad is a freshwater loch on the Isle of Bute in Scotland, ideal for fishing Rainbow and Brown Trout.

Barassie Beach is situated just round the bend in the coast, from Troon Beach, meaning it does not get nearly as busy as Troon beach.

Ascog Hall and its stunning Victorian Fernery is a fascinating day out, especially for nature lovers.

Loch Iorsa sits in a scenic glen on the west of Arran. It runs through the heart of Dougarie Estate.