Outdoors

Clyde Muirshiel - literally meaning "moorhut" - is the collective name for countryside set aside for conservation and recreation on the South Clyde estuary.

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

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Home to the vitrified fort of Dunagoil, the cliff and caves around Dunagoil provide a scenic background for imaginative adventurers.

This sandy beach lies in the picturesque holiday village of Maidens and runs north all the way to Culzean Castle and Country Park.

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

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