Outdoors

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

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

Largs beach is a large shingle based beach located on the northern edge of the town of Largs.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

The mystical Dunure Labyrinth lies in the grounds of Dunure Castle

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

The Kirktonhall Glen runs from the centre of the Village to the Beaches at Seamill