Outdoors

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

Explore the island beyond the shore

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

Blackwaterfoot beach is a stunning sandy beach in the tranquill village of Blackwaterfoot.

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

Irvine Beach Park is a long sandy beach and wild dunes. The park boasts great facilities and plenty to entertain the family.

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

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.

Byne Hill is part of a popular walking route in Girvan, South Ayrshire.

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

Below the Loch Doon dam, the River Doon has carved a route through a beautiful wooded gorge.

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

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 sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.