Outdoors

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

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.

Award-winning beach located on the western coastline of Ayrshire

Also known as The Straad, St Ninian’s Bay is another small bay on the west coast of Bute.

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

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.

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.

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

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

The Greeto Waterfalls are along the Gogo water, in Gogo Glen near the town of Largs.

Urie Loch is a stunning loch near Lamlash on Arran.

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

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

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