Outdoors

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

Urie Loch is a stunning loch near Lamlash on Arran.

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

Pony Trekking, Hacking, Lessons

The Heads of Ayr are high cliffs which tower above a remote sandy beach.

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

Glen Rosa is a stunning glen near Goat Fell mountain, with breathaking scenery.

Ballantrae beach is a nature reserve that offers nesting grounds for a wide variety of birds in the nearby cliffs

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

Barassie Beach is situated just round the bend in the coast, from Troon Beach, meaning it does not get nearly as busy as Troon beach.

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

Crocodile Rock is an iconic Millport landmark.

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

Kames Bay is located on the southern coast of the Isle of Great Cumbrae

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