Outdoors

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

Ardeer Quarry Local Nature Reserve contains a mix of wetland, woodland, scrub, and grassland habitats.

The beautiful Pirnmill beach located in the small village of Pirnmill on the north-west coast of the Arran.

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

Turnberry Point and Lighthouse is situated close to the 9th hole of Turnberry Golf Course.

Merkland Wood is perfect for a short walk with great opportunities to spot wildlife.

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

Ballochmartin Bay is wide sweeping bay of sand, cobbles and stones

Crocodile Rock is an iconic Millport landmark.

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

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

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

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

The sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.