Outdoors

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

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

Loch Doon is a freshwater loch in Carrick, Scotland, overlooked by the Glessel Hill and the Corserine Range

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

Home to the vitrified fort of Dunagoil, the cliff and caves around Dunagoil provide a scenic background for imaginative adventurers.

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

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

Stravanan Bay itself is a fine sandy beach, more secluded than many of the better known beaches further up the west coast of the isle.

Loch Fad is a freshwater loch on the Isle of Bute in Scotland, ideal for fishing Rainbow and Brown Trout.

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.

Maidens Harbour was established in the mid 19th century

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

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

Farland Point is a peninsula to the south east of the island of Great Cumbrae.

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