Outdoors

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

Glen Rosa is a stunning glen near Goat Fell mountain, with breathaking scenery.

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

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

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 Discovery Centre and Winter Garden is just a short walk from the ferry terminal and so makes a great starting place for visitors to Bute.

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

The Heads of Ayr are high cliffs which tower above a remote sandy beach.

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.

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

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

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

The mystical Dunure Labyrinth lies in the grounds of Dunure Castle

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