Outdoors

The Discovery Centre and Winter Garden is just a short walk from the ferry terminal and so makes a great starting place for visitors to Bute.

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

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

Loch Iorsa sits in a scenic glen on the west of Arran. It runs through the heart of Dougarie Estate.

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

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

The Heads of Ayr are high cliffs which tower above a remote sandy beach.

The Spout of Garnock is approximately 60–70 ft high, making it is the county's highest waterfall

The Electric Brae is a gravity hill in Ayrshire, Scotland, where a freewheeling vehicle will appear to be drawn uphill by some mysterious attraction

Irvine Beach Park is a long sandy beach and wild dunes. The park boasts great facilities and plenty to entertain the family.

Ballochmartin Bay is wide sweeping bay of sand, cobbles and stones

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.

Marina on the Clyde offering berthing for national and international boats

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

Award-winning beach located on the western coastline of Ayrshire