The Isle of Arran has been voted as Scotland's second most family-friendly staycation destination, and ninth in the UK.

It was pipped to the Scottish title by Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.

The survey, carried out by PoundToy looked at factors such as Number of Outdoor Activities and Number of Restaurants per 100,000 people.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Image - Frances WaiteImage - Frances Waite

Arran scored 5.03 overall, with survey champion the Lake District coming out on top of the UK with a score of 7.32.

You can find the complete survey here.

Ayrshire as a whole came in 90th place in the list of 113 UK destinations.

As lockdown restrictions continue to ease and we head into the summer months, it could be the perfect chance to see what Arran has to offer.

Find out more about the stunning Isle of Arran here.