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.

This beach lies between Maidens and Dunure, and is a mixture of both sand and rocky outcrops

Loch Fad is a freshwater loch on the Isle of Bute in Scotland, ideal for fishing Rainbow and Brown Trout.

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

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

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

Maidens Harbour was established in the mid 19th century

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

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.

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.

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

Award-winning beach located on the western coastline of Ayrshire

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