Outdoors

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

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

Lynn Spout is a stunning waterfall on the Caaf Water near Dalry in Ayrshire.

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.

The Spout of Garnock is approximately 60–70 ft high, making it is the county's highest waterfall

Picturesque loch outside the village of Kilmacolm

Kilmory beach is one of Arran's hidden gems and is a stunning but peaceful beach, accessed either by farm track or by path from Lagg

Glen Rosa is a stunning glen near Goat Fell mountain, with breathaking scenery.

This sandy beach lies in the picturesque holiday village of Maidens and runs north all the way to Culzean Castle and Country Park.

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

The mystical Dunure Labyrinth lies in the grounds of Dunure Castle

Orchard Gardens are beautiful gardens with herbaceous borders, formal pond and formal flowerbeds, which are always full of colour

The West Island Way is a long distance walking path route on the Island of Bute.

The stunning Eas Mor Waterfall can be reached by a tough but worthwhile forest walk

The Heads of Ayr are high cliffs which tower above a remote sandy beach.