Outdoors

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

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.

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

Picturesque loch outside the village of Kilmacolm

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.

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

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.

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

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

The sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.

Seamill beach in Ayrshire boasts lovely views across to the Isle of Arran and down the Firth of Clyde.

Urie Loch is a stunning loch near Lamlash on Arran.

Viewpoint Indicator situated in Corsehill Drive, stunning panoramic views of Arran and beyond, includes a photographic plate detailing key information