Outdoors

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.

Byne Hill is part of a popular walking route in Girvan, South Ayrshire.

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

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.

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

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

Ailsa Craig, sometimes referred to as the Granite Jewel of the Firth of Clyde, is an island that sits in the outer Firth of Clyde.

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

Greenock Cut Visitors' Centre is situated close to Loch Thom in Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

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

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

Marina on the Clyde offering berthing for national and international boats

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

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

Maidens Harbour was established in the mid 19th century