Outdoors

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.

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

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

Ardeer Quarry Local Nature Reserve contains a mix of wetland, woodland, scrub, and grassland habitats.

Stinchar Falls lie on the River Stinchar, which flows all the way from the Galloway Forest Park to the Firth of the Clyde at Ballantrae.

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.

Byne Hill is part of a popular walking route in Girvan, South Ayrshire.

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

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

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

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

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

Loch Thom is a reservoir which since 1827 has provided a water supply to the town of Greenock

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

Blackwaterfoot beach is a stunning sandy beach in the tranquill village of Blackwaterfoot.