Outdoors

Maidens Harbour was established in the mid 19th century

The Brig o' Doon, sometimes called the Auld Brig or Old Bridge of Doon, is a late medieval bridge in Ayrshire

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

The Holy Cave at Hunterston in the Parish of West Kilbride is known for its associated with Saint Mungo, The Patron of Glasgow.

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

Eglinton Country Park is a great day out for all of the family, with a range of activities set out over the huge 400 hectare ground.

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

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

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

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

Loch Doon is a freshwater loch in Carrick, Scotland, overlooked by the Glessel Hill and the Corserine Range

This beach lies between Maidens and Dunure, and is a mixture of both sand and rocky outcrops

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

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

The sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.