Outdoors

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

Clyde Muirshiel - literally meaning "moorhut" - is the collective name for countryside set aside for conservation and recreation on the South Clyde estuary.

Ailsa Craig, sometimes referred to as the Granite Jewel of the Firth of Clyde, is an island that sits in the outer Firth of Clyde.

This wide sandy beach boasts excellent views out over the Firth of Clyde and across to Arran.

Maidens Harbour was established in the mid 19th century

Largs beach is a large shingle based beach located on the northern edge of the town of Largs.

Award-winning beach located on the western coastline of Ayrshire

The Heads of Ayr are high cliffs which tower above a remote sandy beach.

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

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

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.

Ascog Hall and its stunning Victorian Fernery is a fascinating day out, especially for nature lovers.

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

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.

Crocodile Rock is an iconic Millport landmark.