Outdoors

Butter Lump is small rock a few yards offshore towards the South East of the island of Great Cumbrae.

Largs beach is a large shingle based beach located on the northern edge of the town of Largs.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Clyde Marina, gateway to the Clyde. Deep water marina berthing, full service facilities plus 2 large surfaced boatyards, maintainance, winter lay up specialists

Maidens Harbour was established in the mid 19th century

The stunning Eas Mor Waterfall can be reached by a tough but worthwhile forest walk

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

Kildonan beach is also known as Silver Sands due to its incredible beauty and clean sands.

The mystical Dunure Labyrinth lies in the grounds of Dunure Castle