Edinburgh Airport 2 hr 8
Newark Castle (1 hr 3) Benmore Botanic Garden (11 min)
Sprawling 120-acre collection of plants, notably rhododendrons, plus redwoods & scenic views. Holy Loch (14 min)
Marina and history Loch Long (1 hr 5)
Tranquil lake retreat offering camping & fishing spots, trails & popular scuba-diving sites. The Hill House (1 hr 24)
Restored mansion and bespoke interiors designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, with formal gardens. Pucks Glen (10 min)
Forest, park, and hiking Lunderston Bay (47 min)
Adventure and beach Loch Goil (1 hr 14)
Green hills surround this picturesque sea loch, popular among boaters & anglers. Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park (1 hr 44)
Countryside with marked walking and cycling trails, ruins of a Gothic church and outdoor activities. Rothesay Castle (1 hr 13)
Circular castle ruin and moat with Stewart kings displays in the restored great hall gatehouse. Lyle Hill (52 min)
Elevated point offering vistas of the river & town, plus a memorial honoring French forces of WWII. Castle House Museum (6 min) Loch Eck (38 min)
Hiking trails & hillside caves around a lake & reservoir where anglers catch salmon & native powan. | 
