Outdoors

Below the Loch Doon dam, the River Doon has carved a route through a beautiful wooded gorge.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

Explore the island beyond the shore

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

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

Maidens Harbour was established in the mid 19th century

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

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

The stunning Eas Mor Waterfall can be reached by a tough but worthwhile forest walk