Outdoors

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.

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

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.

This beach lies between Maidens and Dunure, and is a mixture of both sand and rocky outcrops

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

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.

Explore the island beyond the shore

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

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

Loch Doon is a freshwater loch in Carrick, Scotland, overlooked by the Glessel Hill and the Corserine Range

Kildonan beach is also known as Silver Sands due to its incredible beauty and clean sands.

Kames Bay is located on the southern coast of the Isle of Great Cumbrae

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

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