Outdoors

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

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

Kames Bay is located on the southern coast of the Isle of Great Cumbrae

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

Explore the island beyond the shore

Clyde Marina, gateway to the Clyde. Deep water marina berthing, full service facilities plus 2 large surfaced boatyards, maintainance, winter lay up specialists

Butter Lump is small rock a few yards offshore towards the South East of the island of Great Cumbrae.

Troon Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the west coast as it boasts clean sands and easy access by both train and bus.

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

Dunure Beach is mostly shingle and popular for walking and boat trips. Dunure Harbour offers a great place to stop and enjoy quality dining by the sea.

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

The mystical Dunure Labyrinth lies in the grounds of Dunure Castle

Drumadoon point is a where the headland comes to a point, from the Doon Cliff.

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