Outdoors

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

Girvan has, for centuries, been a thriving fishing port, and this modern harbour represents much of that original charm

The Electric Brae is a gravity hill in Ayrshire, Scotland, where a freewheeling vehicle will appear to be drawn uphill by some mysterious attraction

Clyde Marina, gateway to the Clyde. Deep water marina berthing, full service facilities plus 2 large surfaced boatyards, maintainance, winter lay up specialists

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

The stunning Eas Mor Waterfall can be reached by a tough but worthwhile forest walk

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

Lamlash Bay boasts great views out to the Holy Isle, and is the home to Arran Yacht Club. It also has a small beach of soft sand

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.

Below the Loch Doon dam, the River Doon has carved a route through a beautiful wooded gorge.

Stravanan Bay itself is a fine sandy beach, more secluded than many of the better known beaches further up the west coast of the isle.

The West Island Way is a long distance walking path route on the Island of Bute.

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

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

Ailsa Craig, sometimes referred to as the Granite Jewel of the Firth of Clyde, is an island that sits in the outer Firth of Clyde.