Outdoors

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

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

Pony Trekking, Hacking, Lessons

Gently climb up to the Stone Dragon at Irvine Beach Park for stunning views of the Firth of Clyde and islands.

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

Also spelled Fintray Bay, this red sand beach sits in the middle of the west coast of Great Cumbrae and is approximately 2 km northwest of Millport.

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

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

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

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

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

Stinchar Falls lie on the River Stinchar, which flows all the way from the Galloway Forest Park to the Firth of the Clyde at Ballantrae.

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.

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