Outdoors

The West Island Way is a long distance walking path route on the Island of Bute.

Ailsa Craig, sometimes referred to as the Granite Jewel of the Firth of Clyde, is an island that sits in the outer Firth of Clyde.

Gently climb up to the Stone Dragon at Irvine Beach Park for stunning views of the Firth of Clyde and islands.

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

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

Garratt Gardens, in memory of Charlie Garratt a much loved Vet.

Goatfell stands at 874 metres making it the highest point on Arran.

Lamlash Bay boasts great views out to the Holy Isle, and is the home to Arran Yacht Club. It also has a small beach of soft sand

The Kirktonhall Glen runs from the centre of the Village to the Beaches at Seamill

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

Dunure Beach is mostly shingle and popular for walking and boat trips. Dunure Harbour offers a great place to stop and enjoy quality dining by the sea.

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

This unusual geological feature is located near Kilchattan Bay on the south end of the Isle of Bute.

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

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