Outdoors

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.

Also known as The Straad, St Ninian’s Bay is another small bay on the west coast of Bute.

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

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

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

Crocodile Rock is an iconic Millport landmark.

The sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.

The mystical Dunure Labyrinth lies in the grounds of Dunure Castle

Brodick Beach sits below Goatfell which together with Brodick Castle, makes one of the most iconic viewes on the island of Arran

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

Troon Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the west coast as it boasts clean sands and easy access by both train and bus.

Urie Loch is a stunning loch near Lamlash on Arran.

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

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