Outdoors

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

The Spout of Garnock is approximately 60–70 ft high, making it is the county's highest waterfall

Urie Loch is a stunning loch near Lamlash on Arran.

Ballantrae beach is a nature reserve that offers nesting grounds for a wide variety of birds in the nearby cliffs

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

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

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

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.

Glen Rosa is a stunning glen near Goat Fell mountain, with breathaking scenery.

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.

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

Crocodile Rock is an iconic Millport landmark.

Pony Trekking, Hacking, Lessons

Turnberry Point and Lighthouse is situated close to the 9th hole of Turnberry Golf Course.

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