Outdoors

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.

Kames Bay is located on the southern coast of the Isle of Great Cumbrae

Turnberry Point and Lighthouse is situated close to the 9th hole of Turnberry Golf Course.

Look out for resident wildlife when exploring the coppery sands of Scalpsie Bay, located on the west coast of Bute.

Crocodile Rock is an iconic Millport landmark.

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

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

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

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.

The Holy Cave at Hunterston in the Parish of West Kilbride is known for its associated with Saint Mungo, The Patron of Glasgow.

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

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.

Aird Hill is a summit in the North of Great Cumbrae, overlooking the north and west coasts of the island.

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

Kildonan beach is also known as Silver Sands due to its incredible beauty and clean sands.