Outdoors

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

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 Spout of Garnock is approximately 60–70 ft high, making it is the county's highest waterfall

Clyde Marina, gateway to the Clyde. Deep water marina berthing, full service facilities plus 2 large surfaced boatyards, maintainance, winter lay up specialists

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

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

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

Enjoy beautiful views over Rothesay to the Firth of Clyde and the Cowal Peninsula from the top of Canada Hill.

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.

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

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

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

This unusual geological feature is located near Kilchattan Bay on the south end of the Isle of Bute.

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.