Outdoors

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.

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.

Home to the vitrified fort of Dunagoil, the cliff and caves around Dunagoil provide a scenic background for imaginative adventurers.

The mystical Dunure Labyrinth lies in the grounds of Dunure Castle

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

Ballochmartin Bay is wide sweeping bay of sand, cobbles and stones

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

Farland Point is a peninsula to the south east of the island of Great Cumbrae.

This wide sandy beach boasts excellent views out over the Firth of Clyde and across to Arran.

The sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.

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

The beautiful Pirnmill beach located in the small village of Pirnmill on the north-west coast of the Arran.

Eglinton Country Park is a great day out for all of the family, with a range of activities set out over the huge 400 hectare ground.

Boyd Orr Garden, situated near the top of the Main Street, in memory of celebrated Nutritionist and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Lord Boyd Orr