Outdoors

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

The sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.

Picturesque loch outside the village of Kilmacolm

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.

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

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.

Ettrick Bay is a stunning, wide sandy beach on Bute’s west coast.

Goatfell stands at 874 metres making it the highest point on Arran.

Glen Rosa is a stunning glen near Goat Fell mountain, with breathaking scenery.

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

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

Garratt Gardens, in memory of Charlie Garratt a much loved Vet.

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

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