Outdoors

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

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

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

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

Lynn Spout is a stunning waterfall on the Caaf Water near Dalry in Ayrshire.

Maidens Harbour was established in the mid 19th century

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

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

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

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

Bennane Head is a section of land that juts into the Firth of Clyde around 11 miles south of Girvan.

Greenock Cut Visitors' Centre is situated close to Loch Thom in Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

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

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