Outdoors

Picturesque loch outside the village of Kilmacolm

The sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.

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

Kay Park is a 30 acres park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

Stinchar Falls lie on the River Stinchar, which flows all the way from the Galloway Forest Park to the Firth of the Clyde at Ballantrae.

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

Greenock Cut Visitors' Centre is situated close to Loch Thom in Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

Loch Thom is a reservoir which since 1827 has provided a water supply to the town of Greenock

Blackwaterfoot beach is a stunning sandy beach in the tranquill village of Blackwaterfoot.

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

Explore the island beyond the shore

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

The mystical Dunure Labyrinth lies in the grounds of Dunure Castle

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

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