Outdoors

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.

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

Drumadoon point is a where the headland comes to a point, from the Doon Cliff.

Urie Loch is a stunning loch near Lamlash on Arran.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Kilmory beach is one of Arran's hidden gems and is a stunning but peaceful beach, accessed either by farm track or by path from Lagg

Ailsa Craig, sometimes referred to as the Granite Jewel of the Firth of Clyde, is an island that sits in the outer Firth of Clyde.

Award-winning beach located on the western coastline of Ayrshire

Largs beach is a large shingle based beach located on the northern edge of the town of Largs.