Outdoors

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

Merkland Wood is perfect for a short walk with great opportunities to spot wildlife.

Look out for resident wildlife when exploring the coppery sands of Scalpsie Bay, located on the west coast of Bute.

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

Crocodile Rock is an iconic Millport landmark.

The beautiful Pirnmill beach located in the small village of Pirnmill on the north-west coast of the Arran.

Maidens Harbour was established in the mid 19th century

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

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

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

Seamill beach in Ayrshire boasts lovely views across to the Isle of Arran and down the Firth of Clyde.

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.

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