Outdoors

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

Lyle Hill is a viewpoint in Greenock, Inverclyde, with a high point of 426 feet above sea level

The stunning Ardencraig Gardens, situated in Rothesay, were originally designed as part of the nearby Ardencraig House.

Byne Hill is part of a popular walking route in Girvan, South Ayrshire.

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

Gently climb up to the Stone Dragon at Irvine Beach Park for stunning views of the Firth of Clyde and islands.

This sandy beach lies in the picturesque holiday village of Maidens and runs north all the way to Culzean Castle and Country Park.

This beach lies between Maidens and Dunure, and is a mixture of both sand and rocky outcrops

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

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

Promoting our remarkable landscape and heritage to local people and to visitors.

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.

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

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

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.