Outdoors

Promoting our remarkable landscape and heritage to local people and to visitors.

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

Crocodile Rock is an iconic Millport landmark.

The Spout of Garnock is approximately 60–70 ft high, making it is the county's highest waterfall

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

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.

The Brig o' Doon, sometimes called the Auld Brig or Old Bridge of Doon, is a late medieval bridge in Ayrshire

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

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

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

Enjoy beautiful views over Rothesay to the Firth of Clyde and the Cowal Peninsula from the top of Canada Hill.

Maidens Harbour was established in the mid 19th century

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.

Muirshiel Visitor Centre & Country Park gives easy access to ‘great walking in hen harrier countryside’ in what was once an impressive Victorian shooting estate

Viewpoint Indicator situated in Corsehill Drive, stunning panoramic views of Arran and beyond, includes a photographic plate detailing key information