Outdoors

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

Barassie Beach is situated just round the bend in the coast, from Troon Beach, meaning it does not get nearly as busy as Troon beach.

Lyle Hill is a viewpoint in Greenock, Inverclyde, with a high point of 426 feet above sea level

This beach lies between Maidens and Dunure, and is a mixture of both sand and rocky outcrops

The sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.

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

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

Clyde Muirshiel - literally meaning "moorhut" - is the collective name for countryside set aside for conservation and recreation on the South Clyde estuary.

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

Explore the island beyond the shore

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

Drumadoon point is a where the headland comes to a point, from the Doon Cliff.

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.

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