Outdoors

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.

Promoting our remarkable landscape and heritage to local people and to visitors.

The sand of Irvine beach is said to be immaculate.

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

Picturesque loch outside the village of Kilmacolm

Aird Hill is a summit in the North of Great Cumbrae, overlooking the north and west coasts of the island.

This picturesque waterfall lies off of a minor road near Doon Bridge, around a mile west of Dalmellington

Byne Hill is part of a popular walking route in Girvan, South Ayrshire.

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

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

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

Kildonan beach is also known as Silver Sands due to its incredible beauty and clean sands.

Award-winning beach located on the western coastline of Ayrshire

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