Outdoors

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.

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

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

Lyle Hill is a viewpoint in Greenock, Inverclyde, with a high point of 426 feet above sea level

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

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

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

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

Barassie Beach is situated just round the bend in the coast, from Troon Beach, meaning it does not get nearly as busy as Troon beach.

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

Crocodile Rock is an iconic Millport landmark.

Garratt Gardens, in memory of Charlie Garratt a much loved Vet.

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.

Kildonan beach is also known as Silver Sands due to its incredible beauty and clean sands.

The stunning Ardencraig Gardens, situated in Rothesay, were originally designed as part of the nearby Ardencraig House.