Outdoors

Pony Trekking, Hacking, Lessons

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

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

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

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.

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

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

Marina on the Clyde offering berthing for national and international boats

The sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.

This wide sandy beach boasts excellent views out over the Firth of Clyde and across to Arran.

Maidens Harbour was established in the mid 19th century

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

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

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.

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