Outdoors

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.

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

Garratt Gardens, in memory of Charlie Garratt a much loved Vet.

Kay Park is a 30 acres park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

Loch Iorsa sits in a scenic glen on the west of Arran. It runs through the heart of Dougarie Estate.

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

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.

Pony Trekking, Hacking, Lessons

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

Ballochmartin Bay is wide sweeping bay of sand, cobbles and stones

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

Maidens Harbour was established in the mid 19th century

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.

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