Outdoors

This picturesque waterfall lies off of a minor road near Doon Bridge, around a mile west of Dalmellington

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

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.

Below the Loch Doon dam, the River Doon has carved a route through a beautiful wooded gorge.

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

This unusual geological feature is located near Kilchattan Bay on the south end of the Isle of Bute.

The long sandy beach offers great vies of the Isle of Arran and is known for its superb sunsets.

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

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

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.

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

Crocodile Rock is an iconic Millport landmark.

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

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

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