Outdoors

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

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.

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.

Orchard Gardens are beautiful gardens with herbaceous borders, formal pond and formal flowerbeds, which are always full of colour

Promoting our remarkable landscape and heritage to local people and to visitors.

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.

The Kirktonhall Glen runs from the centre of the Village to the Beaches at Seamill

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

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.

Seamill beach in Ayrshire boasts lovely views across to the Isle of Arran and down the Firth of Clyde.

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

Below the Loch Doon dam, the River Doon has carved a route through a beautiful wooded gorge.

The long sandy beach offers great vies of the Isle of Arran and is known for its superb sunsets.

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