Outdoors

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lynn Spout is a stunning waterfall on the Caaf Water near Dalry in Ayrshire.

Aird Hill is a summit in the North of Great Cumbrae, overlooking the north and west coasts of the island.

Blackwaterfoot beach is a stunning sandy beach in the tranquill village of Blackwaterfoot.

The naturally occurring Glaid Stone marks the highest point of Great Cumbrae at 417ft.

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

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.

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

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.