Outdoors

Ascog Hall and its stunning Victorian Fernery is a fascinating day out, especially for nature lovers.

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

Loch Fad is a freshwater loch on the Isle of Bute in Scotland, ideal for fishing Rainbow and Brown Trout.

Marina on the Clyde offering berthing for national and international boats

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

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.

Explore the island beyond the shore

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.

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

Kames Bay is located on the southern coast of the Isle of Great Cumbrae

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

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

Turnberry Point and Lighthouse is situated close to the 9th hole of Turnberry Golf Course.

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

Goatfell stands at 874 metres making it the highest point on Arran.