Outdoors

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

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

Seamill beach in Ayrshire boasts lovely views across to the Isle of Arran and down the Firth of Clyde.

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

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.

Troon Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the west coast as it boasts clean sands and easy access by both train and bus.

Also spelled Fintray Bay, this red sand beach sits in the middle of the west coast of Great Cumbrae and is approximately 2 km northwest of Millport.

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

This wide sandy beach boasts excellent views out over the Firth of Clyde and across to Arran.

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

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

Picturesque loch outside the village of Kilmacolm

Stinchar Falls lie on the River Stinchar, which flows all the way from the Galloway Forest Park to the Firth of the Clyde at Ballantrae.

Loch Fad is a freshwater loch on the Isle of Bute in Scotland, ideal for fishing Rainbow and Brown Trout.

The West Island Way is a long distance walking path route on the Island of Bute.