Outdoors

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

Loch Thom is a reservoir which since 1827 has provided a water supply to the town of Greenock

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

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.

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

Brodick Beach sits below Goatfell which together with Brodick Castle, makes one of the most iconic viewes on the island of Arran

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

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

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

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

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

Ettrick Bay is a stunning, wide sandy beach on Bute’s west coast.

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.

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