Outdoors

Troon Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the west coast as it boasts clean sands and easy access by both train and bus.

Loch Iorsa sits in a scenic glen on the west of Arran. It runs through the heart of Dougarie Estate.

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

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

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

Ardeer Quarry Local Nature Reserve contains a mix of wetland, woodland, scrub, and grassland habitats.

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

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

Girvan has, for centuries, been a thriving fishing port, and this modern harbour represents much of that original charm

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

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.

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

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

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