With the summer and the warmer weather (hopefully) on the way, it could be time to get some epic day trips under the belt.
And while the cosy villages of the east coast have their draw and the Munros and lochs around Loch Lomond are always calling, there is always time for a wee trip 'Doon the Watter' to the Ayrshire coast and beyond for some truly memorable times.
Although we won't pretend it's a hidden gem (we'll know many of you will have spent time there as kids), the Isle of Bute really does deserve to be rediscovered.
And with a music festival, beaches aplenty and even a distillery complete with an outdoor 'gin garden', there's more to do than just cycling round the island.
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One of the most loved and best-known of the Firth of Clyde islands – alongside the smaller home of Millport - Bute, has been a favourite of Glaswegian day trippers for generations.
But be honest, how many of you have been recently? The island is easily accessible by ferry from Wemyss Bay, taking just over half an hour to cross to Rothesay, and is well worth a revisit.
This summer, the island plays host to ButeFest (July 28-30) among the beautiful surrounds of Ettrick Bay, and promises a non-stop weekend of live music and family-friendly entertainment with bands such as Big Country and Skerryvore set to play. Tickets are available from the website.
The beaches dotted about the island are also perfect for soaking up the rays on sunny days, and ideal for entertaining the kids or wearing out excitable dogs. Check out the likes of the aforementioned Ettrick Bay with its golden sands and spectacular views out to Arran or the seal spotting hotspot that is the beautiful and secluded Scalpsie Bay.
Not only that but food and drink fans will be delighted to explore the island's many great hotels, cafes, bars and restaurants before stopping off at its very own gin distillery to enjoy a wee G and T or cocktail in the vibrant surroundings of the distillery's own gin garden.
And that's not all with opulent country houses (Mount Stuart), striking castles (Rothesay Castle) and even standing stones, you won't be bored at any point of your trip.
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