Outdoors

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

The sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.

Troon Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the west coast as it boasts clean sands and easy access by both train and bus.

Marina on the Clyde offering berthing for national and international boats

The mystical Dunure Labyrinth lies in the grounds of Dunure Castle

The long sandy beach offers great vies of the Isle of Arran and is known for its superb sunsets.

Loch Doon is a freshwater loch in Carrick, Scotland, overlooked by the Glessel Hill and the Corserine Range

This picturesque waterfall lies off of a minor road near Doon Bridge, around a mile west of Dalmellington

Stravanan Bay itself is a fine sandy beach, more secluded than many of the better known beaches further up the west coast of the isle.

Ardeer Quarry Local Nature Reserve contains a mix of wetland, woodland, scrub, and grassland habitats.

Clyde Muirshiel - literally meaning "moorhut" - is the collective name for countryside set aside for conservation and recreation on the South Clyde estuary.

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

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

Ballantrae beach is a nature reserve that offers nesting grounds for a wide variety of birds in the nearby cliffs