Outdoors

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

The mystical Dunure Labyrinth lies in the grounds of Dunure Castle

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

Kilmory beach is one of Arran's hidden gems and is a stunning but peaceful beach, accessed either by farm track or by path from Lagg

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

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

Loch Thom is a reservoir which since 1827 has provided a water supply to the town of Greenock

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

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

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

The Brig o' Doon, sometimes called the Auld Brig or Old Bridge of Doon, is a late medieval bridge in Ayrshire

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

Stravanan Bay itself is a fine sandy beach, more secluded than many of the better known beaches further up the west coast of the isle.

The Kirktonhall Glen runs from the centre of the Village to the Beaches at Seamill

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.