Outdoors

Picturesque loch outside the village of Kilmacolm

The Spout of Garnock is approximately 60–70 ft high, making it is the county's highest waterfall

Ardeer Quarry Local Nature Reserve contains a mix of wetland, woodland, scrub, and grassland habitats.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Home to the vitrified fort of Dunagoil, the cliff and caves around Dunagoil provide a scenic background for imaginative adventurers.

Farland Point is a peninsula to the south east of the island of Great Cumbrae.

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