Outdoors

Explore the island beyond the shore

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

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

The long sandy beach offers great vies of the Isle of Arran and is known for its superb sunsets.

Goatfell stands at 874 metres making it the highest point on Arran.

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

The beautiful Pirnmill beach located in the small village of Pirnmill on the north-west coast of the Arran.

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

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

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

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.

Orchard Gardens are beautiful gardens with herbaceous borders, formal pond and formal flowerbeds, which are always full of colour

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.

Drumadoon point is a where the headland comes to a point, from the Doon Cliff.

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.