Outdoors

Picturesque loch outside the village of Kilmacolm

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

Marina on the Clyde offering berthing for national and international boats

Clyde Muirshiel - literally meaning "moorhut" - is the collective name for countryside set aside for conservation and recreation on the South Clyde estuary.

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

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.

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

Loch Iorsa sits in a scenic glen on the west of Arran. It runs through the heart of Dougarie Estate.

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

Urie Loch is a stunning loch near Lamlash on Arran.

Crocodile Rock is an iconic Millport landmark.

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 Spout of Garnock is approximately 60–70 ft high, making it is the county's highest waterfall

Irvine Beach Park is a long sandy beach and wild dunes. The park boasts great facilities and plenty to entertain the family.

Whiting Bay is a stunning one mile long beach with a shallow bay.