Outdoors

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

Explore the island beyond the shore

Goatfell stands at 874 metres making it the highest point on Arran.

The Kirktonhall Glen runs from the centre of the Village to the Beaches at Seamill

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.

Crocodile Rock is an iconic Millport landmark.

This sandy beach lies in the picturesque holiday village of Maidens and runs north all the way to Culzean Castle and Country Park.

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

Lamlash Bay boasts great views out to the Holy Isle, and is the home to Arran Yacht Club. It also has a small beach of soft sand

Girvan has, for centuries, been a thriving fishing port, and this modern harbour represents much of that original charm

Enjoy beautiful views over Rothesay to the Firth of Clyde and the Cowal Peninsula from the top of Canada Hill.

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.

The Greeto Waterfalls are along the Gogo water, in Gogo Glen near the town of Largs.

The Heads of Ayr are high cliffs which tower above a remote sandy beach.