Outdoors

Look out for resident wildlife when exploring the coppery sands of Scalpsie Bay, located on the west coast of Bute.

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

Turnberry Point and Lighthouse is situated close to the 9th hole of Turnberry Golf Course.

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

The long sandy beach offers great vies of the Isle of Arran and is known for its superb sunsets.

Greenock Cut Visitors' Centre is situated close to Loch Thom in Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

Ailsa Craig, sometimes referred to as the Granite Jewel of the Firth of Clyde, is an island that sits in the outer Firth of Clyde.

The Heads of Ayr are high cliffs which tower above a remote sandy beach.

Marina on the Clyde offering berthing for national and international boats

Kay Park is a 30 acres park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

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.

Loch Fad is a freshwater loch on the Isle of Bute in Scotland, ideal for fishing Rainbow and Brown Trout.

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

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