Outdoors

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

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.

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

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

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

Enjoy beautiful views over Rothesay to the Firth of Clyde and the Cowal Peninsula from the top of Canada Hill.

Loch Doon is a freshwater loch in Carrick, Scotland, overlooked by the Glessel Hill and the Corserine Range

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

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

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

Troon Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the west coast as it boasts clean sands and easy access by both train and bus.

Farland Point is a peninsula to the south east of the island of Great Cumbrae.

Glen Rosa is a stunning glen near Goat Fell mountain, with breathaking scenery.

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

Kames Bay is located on the southern coast of the Isle of Great Cumbrae