Outdoors

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

Whiting Bay is a stunning one mile long beach with a shallow bay.

Ailsa Craig, sometimes referred to as the Granite Jewel of the Firth of Clyde, is an island that sits in the outer Firth of Clyde.

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

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

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

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.

The mystical Dunure Labyrinth lies in the grounds of Dunure Castle

Explore the island beyond the shore

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

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

Maidens Harbour was established in the mid 19th century

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

The Kirktonhall Glen runs from the centre of the Village to the Beaches at Seamill