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.

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.

The Discovery Centre and Winter Garden is just a short walk from the ferry terminal and so makes a great starting place for visitors to Bute.

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

Urie Loch is a stunning loch near Lamlash on Arran.

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

Lynn Spout is a stunning waterfall on the Caaf Water near Dalry in Ayrshire.

Kay Park is a 30 acres park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

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

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

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

Stinchar Falls lie on the River Stinchar, which flows all the way from the Galloway Forest Park to the Firth of the Clyde at Ballantrae.

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

Turnberry Point and Lighthouse is situated close to the 9th hole of Turnberry Golf Course.

The Holy Cave at Hunterston in the Parish of West Kilbride is known for its associated with Saint Mungo, The Patron of Glasgow.