Outdoors

The mystical Dunure Labyrinth lies in the grounds of Dunure Castle

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

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

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

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

Eglinton Country Park is a great day out for all of the family, with a range of activities set out over the huge 400 hectare ground.

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

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

Brodick Beach sits below Goatfell which together with Brodick Castle, makes one of the most iconic viewes on the island of Arran

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

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

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

The naturally occurring Glaid Stone marks the highest point of Great Cumbrae at 417ft.

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.

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