Outdoors

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

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.

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.

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

Kay Park is a 30 acres park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

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

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

Turnberry Point and Lighthouse is situated close to the 9th hole of Turnberry Golf Course.

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

Bennane Head is a section of land that juts into the Firth of Clyde around 11 miles south of Girvan.

Also spelled Fintray Bay, this red sand beach sits in the middle of the west coast of Great Cumbrae and is approximately 2 km northwest of Millport.

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

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

Girvan has, for centuries, been a thriving fishing port, and this modern harbour represents much of that original charm