Outdoors

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

Enjoy beautiful views over Rothesay to the Firth of Clyde and the Cowal Peninsula from the top of Canada Hill.

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 Greeto Waterfalls are along the Gogo water, in Gogo Glen near the town of Largs.

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.

Seamill beach in Ayrshire boasts lovely views across to the Isle of Arran and down the Firth of Clyde.

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

Maidens Harbour was established in the mid 19th century

Brodick Beach sits below Goatfell which together with Brodick Castle, makes one of the most iconic viewes on the island of Arran

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

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

Also known as The Straad, St Ninian’s Bay is another small bay on the west coast of Bute.

Marina on the Clyde offering berthing for national and international boats

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

Home to the vitrified fort of Dunagoil, the cliff and caves around Dunagoil provide a scenic background for imaginative adventurers.