Outdoors

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

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.

Promoting our remarkable landscape and heritage to local people and to visitors.

The Discovery Centre and Winter Garden is just a short walk from the ferry terminal and so makes a great starting place for visitors to Bute.

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

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

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

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

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

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

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

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

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

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

Marina on the Clyde offering berthing for national and international boats