Outdoors

Ballochmartin Bay is wide sweeping bay of sand, cobbles and stones

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

Urie Loch is a stunning loch near Lamlash on Arran.

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

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.

Ascog Hall and its stunning Victorian Fernery is a fascinating day out, especially for nature lovers.

Bennane Head is a section of land that juts into the Firth of Clyde around 11 miles south of Girvan.

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

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

Orchard Gardens are beautiful gardens with herbaceous borders, formal pond and formal flowerbeds, which are always full of colour

Seamill beach in Ayrshire boasts lovely views across to the Isle of Arran and down the Firth of Clyde.

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

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.

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

Explore the island beyond the shore