Outdoors

Urie Loch is a stunning loch near Lamlash on Arran.

Ettrick Bay is a stunning, wide sandy beach on Bute’s west coast.

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

Bennane Head is a section of land that juts into the Firth of Clyde around 11 miles south of Girvan.

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

This beach lies between Maidens and Dunure, and is a mixture of both sand and rocky outcrops

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Irvine Beach Park is a long sandy beach and wild dunes. The park boasts great facilities and plenty to entertain the family.