Outdoors

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

Largs beach is a large shingle based beach located on the northern edge of the town of Largs.

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

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

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.

Ardeer Quarry Local Nature Reserve contains a mix of wetland, woodland, scrub, and grassland habitats.

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

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

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

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.

Lyle Hill is a viewpoint in Greenock, Inverclyde, with a high point of 426 feet above sea level

Brodick Beach sits below Goatfell which together with Brodick Castle, makes one of the most iconic viewes on the island of Arran

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

Muirshiel Visitor Centre & Country Park gives easy access to ‘great walking in hen harrier countryside’ in what was once an impressive Victorian shooting estate

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