Outdoors

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

The Brig o' Doon, sometimes called the Auld Brig or Old Bridge of Doon, is a late medieval bridge in Ayrshire

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

Drumadoon point is a where the headland comes to a point, from the Doon Cliff.

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.

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

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

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

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

The sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.

Pony Trekking, Hacking, Lessons

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.

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