Outdoors

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.

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.

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

This wide sandy beach boasts excellent views out over the Firth of Clyde and across to Arran.

Whiting Bay is a stunning one mile long beach with a shallow bay.

Ballochmartin Bay is wide sweeping bay of sand, cobbles and stones

This beach lies between Maidens and Dunure, and is a mixture of both sand and rocky outcrops

Eglinton Country Park is a great day out for all of the family, with a range of activities set out over the huge 400 hectare ground.

Loch Doon is a freshwater loch in Carrick, Scotland, overlooked by the Glessel Hill and the Corserine Range

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

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

Girvan has, for centuries, been a thriving fishing port, and this modern harbour represents much of that original charm

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

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