Outdoors

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.

Ballantrae beach is a nature reserve that offers nesting grounds for a wide variety of birds in the nearby cliffs

The stunning Ardencraig Gardens, situated in Rothesay, were originally designed as part of the nearby Ardencraig House.

The stunning Eas Mor Waterfall can be reached by a tough but worthwhile forest walk

Also known as The Straad, St Ninian’s Bay is another small bay on the west coast of Bute.

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

Stinchar Falls lie on the River Stinchar, which flows all the way from the Galloway Forest Park to the Firth of the Clyde at Ballantrae.

Below the Loch Doon dam, the River Doon has carved a route through a beautiful wooded gorge.

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

Byne Hill is part of a popular walking route in Girvan, South Ayrshire.

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

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.

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

Lynn Spout is a stunning waterfall on the Caaf Water near Dalry in Ayrshire.

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