Outdoors

Ettrick Bay is a stunning, wide sandy beach on Bute’s west coast.

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.

Farland Point is a peninsula to the south east of the island of Great Cumbrae.

The Spout of Garnock is approximately 60–70 ft high, making it is the county's highest waterfall

Lyle Hill is a viewpoint in Greenock, Inverclyde, with a high point of 426 feet above sea level

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.

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

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

Marina on the Clyde offering berthing for national and international boats

Picturesque loch outside the village of Kilmacolm

The Greeto Waterfalls are along the Gogo water, in Gogo Glen near the town of Largs.

The Electric Brae is a gravity hill in Ayrshire, Scotland, where a freewheeling vehicle will appear to be drawn uphill by some mysterious attraction

Boyd Orr Garden, situated near the top of the Main Street, in memory of celebrated Nutritionist and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Lord Boyd Orr