Outdoors

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

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

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 mystical Dunure Labyrinth lies in the grounds of Dunure Castle

Gently climb up to the Stone Dragon at Irvine Beach Park for stunning views of the Firth of Clyde and islands.

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.

Marina on the Clyde offering berthing for national and international boats

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

Whiting Bay is a stunning one mile long beach with a shallow bay.

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

Irvine Beach Park is a long sandy beach and wild dunes. The park boasts great facilities and plenty to entertain the family.

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

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.

Glen Rosa is a stunning glen near Goat Fell mountain, with breathaking scenery.

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