Outdoors

Loch Thom is a reservoir which since 1827 has provided a water supply to the town of Greenock

Loch Fad is a freshwater loch on the Isle of Bute in Scotland, ideal for fishing Rainbow and Brown Trout.

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

The Greeto Waterfalls are along the Gogo water, in Gogo Glen near the town of Largs.

Crocodile Rock is an iconic Millport landmark.

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

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

Bennane Head is a section of land that juts into the Firth of Clyde around 11 miles south of Girvan.

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

Goatfell stands at 874 metres making it the highest point on Arran.

Urie Loch is a stunning loch near Lamlash on Arran.

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

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.

Blackwaterfoot beach is a stunning sandy beach in the tranquill village of Blackwaterfoot.