Outdoors

Marina on the Clyde offering berthing for national and international boats

Loch Iorsa sits in a scenic glen on the west of Arran. It runs through the heart of Dougarie Estate.

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.

Goatfell stands at 874 metres making it the highest point on Arran.

Dunure Beach is mostly shingle and popular for walking and boat trips. Dunure Harbour offers a great place to stop and enjoy quality dining by the sea.

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

Enjoy beautiful views over Rothesay to the Firth of Clyde and the Cowal Peninsula from the top of Canada Hill.

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

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

Eglinton Country Park is a great day out for all of the family, with a range of activities set out over the huge 400 hectare ground.

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

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.

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

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

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.