Outdoors

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

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

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

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

Loch Doon is a freshwater loch in Carrick, Scotland, overlooked by the Glessel Hill and the Corserine Range

Merkland Wood is perfect for a short walk with great opportunities to spot wildlife.

The long sandy beach offers great vies of the Isle of Arran and is known for its superb sunsets.

Eglinton Country Park is a great day out for all of the family, with a range of activities set out over the huge 400 hectare ground.

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

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

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

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

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

The stunning Eas Mor Waterfall can be reached by a tough but worthwhile forest walk

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.