Outdoors

The naturally occurring Glaid Stone marks the highest point of Great Cumbrae at 417ft.

Merkland Wood is perfect for a short walk with great opportunities to spot wildlife.

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

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

Stinchar Falls lie on the River Stinchar, which flows all the way from the Galloway Forest Park to the Firth of the Clyde at Ballantrae.

Irvine Beach Park is a long sandy beach and wild dunes. The park boasts great facilities and plenty to entertain the family.

This unusual geological feature is located near Kilchattan Bay on the south end of the Isle of Bute.

Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall near Straiton in South Ayrshire.

Maidens Harbour was established in the mid 19th century

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

This sandy beach lies in the picturesque holiday village of Maidens and runs north all the way to Culzean Castle and Country Park.

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

Blackwaterfoot beach is a stunning sandy beach in the tranquill village of Blackwaterfoot.

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