Outdoors

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.

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

The stunning Ardencraig Gardens, situated in Rothesay, were originally designed as part of the nearby Ardencraig House.

The Discovery Centre and Winter Garden is just a short walk from the ferry terminal and so makes a great starting place for visitors to Bute.

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

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

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

Kay Park is a 30 acres park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

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

The sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.

This picturesque waterfall lies off of a minor road near Doon Bridge, around a mile west of Dalmellington

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

This unusual geological feature is located near Kilchattan Bay on the south end of the Isle of Bute.

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