Outdoors

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

Turnberry Point and Lighthouse is situated close to the 9th hole of Turnberry Golf Course.

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.

Also spelled Fintray Bay, this red sand beach sits in the middle of the west coast of Great Cumbrae and is approximately 2 km northwest of Millport.

The Kirktonhall Glen runs from the centre of the Village to the Beaches at Seamill

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.

Explore the island beyond the shore

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

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

Farland Point is a peninsula to the south east of the island of Great Cumbrae.

Lamlash Bay boasts great views out to the Holy Isle, and is the home to Arran Yacht Club. It also has a small beach of soft sand

Girvan has, for centuries, been a thriving fishing port, and this modern harbour represents much of that original charm

Clyde Marina, gateway to the Clyde. Deep water marina berthing, full service facilities plus 2 large surfaced boatyards, maintainance, winter lay up specialists

The sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.