Outdoors

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

Seamill beach in Ayrshire boasts lovely views across to the Isle of Arran and down the Firth of Clyde.

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

Kilmory beach is one of Arran's hidden gems and is a stunning but peaceful beach, accessed either by farm track or by path from Lagg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This sandy beach lies in the picturesque holiday village of Maidens and runs north all the way to Culzean Castle and Country Park.

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

Ascog Hall and its stunning Victorian Fernery is a fascinating day out, especially for nature lovers.