Outdoors

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

Maidens Harbour was established in the mid 19th century

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

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

Lynn Spout is a stunning waterfall on the Caaf Water near Dalry in Ayrshire.

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

Ballantrae beach is a nature reserve that offers nesting grounds for a wide variety of birds in the nearby cliffs

Ettrick Bay is a stunning, wide sandy beach on Bute’s west coast.

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

The Holy Cave at Hunterston in the Parish of West Kilbride is known for its associated with Saint Mungo, The Patron of Glasgow.

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

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