Outdoors

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

Ettrick Bay is a stunning, wide sandy beach on Bute’s west coast.

Lynn Spout is a stunning waterfall on the Caaf Water near Dalry in Ayrshire.

Merkland Wood is perfect for a short walk with great opportunities to spot wildlife.

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

Marina on the Clyde offering berthing for national and international boats

Picturesque loch outside the village of Kilmacolm

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

Dunure Beach is mostly shingle and popular for walking and boat trips. Dunure Harbour offers a great place to stop and enjoy quality dining by the sea.

The naturally occurring Glaid Stone marks the highest point of Great Cumbrae at 417ft.

Bennane Head is a section of land that juts into the Firth of Clyde around 11 miles south of Girvan.

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.

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

The West Island Way is a long distance walking path route on the Island of Bute.

The sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.