Outdoors

Gently climb up to the Stone Dragon at Irvine Beach Park for stunning views of the Firth of Clyde and islands.

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

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

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

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

Home to the vitrified fort of Dunagoil, the cliff and caves around Dunagoil provide a scenic background for imaginative adventurers.

Maidens Harbour was established in the mid 19th century

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

Clyde Marina, gateway to the Clyde. Deep water marina berthing, full service facilities plus 2 large surfaced boatyards, maintainance, winter lay up specialists

Drumadoon point is a where the headland comes to a point, from the Doon Cliff.

The beautiful Pirnmill beach located in the small village of Pirnmill on the north-west coast of the Arran.

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

Dunure Beach is mostly shingle and popular for walking and boat trips. Dunure Harbour offers a great place to stop and enjoy quality dining by the sea.

Farland Point is a peninsula to the south east of the island of Great Cumbrae.