Outdoors

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

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

The West Island Way is a long distance walking path route on the Island of Bute.

Blackwaterfoot beach is a stunning sandy beach in the tranquill village of Blackwaterfoot.

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

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.

This picturesque waterfall lies off of a minor road near Doon Bridge, around a mile west of Dalmellington

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.

Marina on the Clyde offering berthing for national and international boats

Look out for resident wildlife when exploring the coppery sands of Scalpsie Bay, located on the west coast of Bute.

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.

Explore the island beyond the shore

Loch Thom is a reservoir which since 1827 has provided a water supply to the town of Greenock

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