Outdoors

Butter Lump is small rock a few yards offshore towards the South East of the island of Great Cumbrae.

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

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

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

Urie Loch is a stunning loch near Lamlash on Arran.

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

Clyde Marina, gateway to the Clyde. Deep water marina berthing, full service facilities plus 2 large surfaced boatyards, maintainance, winter lay up specialists

Marina on the Clyde offering berthing for national and international boats

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

The stunning Eas Mor Waterfall can be reached by a tough but worthwhile forest walk

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

Ballochmartin Bay is wide sweeping bay of sand, cobbles and stones

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

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.

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