Outdoors

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

Loch Doon is a freshwater loch in Carrick, Scotland, overlooked by the Glessel Hill and the Corserine Range

Ardeer Quarry Local Nature Reserve contains a mix of wetland, woodland, scrub, and grassland habitats.

Maidens Harbour was established in the mid 19th century

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

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

This picturesque waterfall lies off of a minor road near Doon Bridge, around a mile west of Dalmellington

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

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

The Electric Brae is a gravity hill in Ayrshire, Scotland, where a freewheeling vehicle will appear to be drawn uphill by some mysterious attraction

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

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.

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

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