Outdoors

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

Kilmory beach is one of Arran's hidden gems and is a stunning but peaceful beach, accessed either by farm track or by path from Lagg

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

The Holy Cave at Hunterston in the Parish of West Kilbride is known for its associated with Saint Mungo, The Patron of Glasgow.

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.

Clyde Muirshiel - literally meaning "moorhut" - is the collective name for countryside set aside for conservation and recreation on the South Clyde estuary.

Whiting Bay is a stunning one mile long beach with a shallow bay.

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

Urie Loch is a stunning loch near Lamlash on Arran.

The naturally occurring Glaid Stone marks the highest point of Great Cumbrae at 417ft.

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

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

Stinchar Falls lie on the River Stinchar, which flows all the way from the Galloway Forest Park to the Firth of the Clyde at Ballantrae.

Gently climb up to the Stone Dragon at Irvine Beach Park for stunning views of the Firth of Clyde and islands.

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