Outdoors

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

This wide sandy beach boasts excellent views out over the Firth of Clyde and across to Arran.

Byne Hill is part of a popular walking route in Girvan, South Ayrshire.

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

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

Ballochmartin Bay is wide sweeping bay of sand, cobbles and stones

Ballantrae beach is a nature reserve that offers nesting grounds for a wide variety of birds in the nearby cliffs

Loch Iorsa sits in a scenic glen on the west of Arran. It runs through the heart of Dougarie Estate.

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

This picturesque waterfall lies off of a minor road near Doon Bridge, around a mile west of Dalmellington

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.

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.