Outdoors

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.

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

Ballantrae beach is a nature reserve that offers nesting grounds for a wide variety of birds in the nearby cliffs

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

The mystical Dunure Labyrinth lies in the grounds of Dunure Castle

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

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

This wide sandy beach boasts excellent views out over the Firth of Clyde and across to Arran.

Gently climb up to the Stone Dragon at Irvine Beach Park for stunning views of the Firth of Clyde and islands.

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

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

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

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.

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

The sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.