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.

Picturesque loch outside the village of Kilmacolm

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

Irvine Beach Park is a long sandy beach and wild dunes. The park boasts great facilities and plenty to entertain the family.

Explore the island beyond the shore

Also spelled Fintray Bay, this red sand beach sits in the middle of the west coast of Great Cumbrae and is approximately 2 km northwest of Millport.

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

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.

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

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.

Crocodile Rock is an iconic Millport landmark.

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

Brodick Beach sits below Goatfell which together with Brodick Castle, makes one of the most iconic viewes on the island of Arran

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