Outdoors

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

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

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Also spelled Fintray Bay, this red sand beach sits in the middle of the west coast of Great Cumbrae and is approximately 2 km northwest of Millport.

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

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

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.

The sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.

This beach lies between Maidens and Dunure, and is a mixture of both sand and rocky outcrops