Outdoors

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

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.

Award-winning beach located on the western coastline of Ayrshire

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

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.

Kilmory beach is one of Arran's hidden gems and is a stunning but peaceful beach, accessed either by farm track or by path from Lagg

Also spelled Fintray Bay, this red sand beach sits in the middle of the west coast of Great Cumbrae and is approximately 2 km northwest of Millport.

The sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.

Greenock Cut Visitors' Centre is situated close to Loch Thom in Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

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

Aird Hill is a summit in the North of Great Cumbrae, overlooking the north and west coasts of the island.

Butter Lump is small rock a few yards offshore towards the South East of the island of Great Cumbrae.

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

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

The mystical Dunure Labyrinth lies in the grounds of Dunure Castle