Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 28
Benmore Botanic Garden (1 hr 3)
Sprawling 120-acre collection of plants, notably rhododendrons, plus redwoods & scenic views. Lyle Hill (12 min)
Elevated point offering vistas of the river & town, plus a memorial honoring French forces of WWII. Loch Long (1 hr 11)
Tranquil lake retreat offering camping & fishing spots, trails & popular scuba-diving sites. Lunderston Bay (6 min)
Adventure and beach Kelburn Castle (26 min)
Castle, painting, garden, street art, and art Mount Stuart (1 hr 15)
A 19th-century mansion with extravagant interiors and expansive landscaped and wild gardens. Great Cumbrae (59 min)
Ayrshire coast isle with a circular road, 1 main town & a golf course, accessed by ferry from Largs. Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park (1 hr 1)
Countryside with marked walking and cycling trails, ruins of a Gothic church and outdoor activities. Dumbarton Castle (43 min)
Castle with Georgian governor's house, 18th-century artillery fortifications and Ben Lomond views. Rothesay Castle (1 hr 4)
Circular castle ruin and moat with Stewart kings displays in the restored great hall gatehouse. Castle House Museum (57 min) Pucks Glen (1 hr 2)
Forest, park, and hiking Kelburn Castle and Estate (23 min)
Colourfully-painted castle on estate with raised woodland walkways and indoor/outdoor play areas. | 
