Outdoors

Troon Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the west coast as it boasts clean sands and easy access by both train and bus.

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

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.

Lamlash Bay boasts great views out to the Holy Isle, and is the home to Arran Yacht Club. It also has a small beach of soft sand

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

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

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

Aird Hill is a summit in the North of Great Cumbrae, overlooking the north and west coasts of the island.

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

Stravanan Bay itself is a fine sandy beach, more secluded than many of the better known beaches further up the west coast of the isle.

Kildonan beach is also known as Silver Sands due to its incredible beauty and clean sands.

The naturally occurring Glaid Stone marks the highest point of Great Cumbrae at 417ft.

Greenock Cut Visitors' Centre is situated close to Loch Thom in Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

This picturesque waterfall lies off of a minor road near Doon Bridge, around a mile west of Dalmellington

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.