Outdoors

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

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

Look out for resident wildlife when exploring the coppery sands of Scalpsie Bay, located on the west coast of Bute.

Whiting Bay is a stunning one mile long beach with a shallow bay.

Kay Park is a 30 acres park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

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 sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.

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

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

The naturally occurring Glaid Stone marks the highest point of Great Cumbrae at 417ft.

Explore the island beyond the shore

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

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

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

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