Outdoors

Stravanan Bay itself is a fine sandy beach, more secluded than many of the better known beaches further up the west coast of the isle.

Loch Doon is a freshwater loch in Carrick, Scotland, overlooked by the Glessel Hill and the Corserine Range

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

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

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

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

Award-winning beach located on the western coastline of Ayrshire

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.

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

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

Blackwaterfoot beach is a stunning sandy beach in the tranquill village of Blackwaterfoot.

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

The Heads of Ayr are high cliffs which tower above a remote sandy beach.

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

Greenock Cut Visitors' Centre is situated close to Loch Thom in Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park