If you're looking for an ideal day out in the sunshine that's not just your usual trip 'doon the watter' to Ayrshire, then a town of the UK's 'most romantic' recently might just be the answer. The historic seaside town of Wemyss Bay, which was picked out by holiday specialists as a day trip to get the heart racing, is a wonderful spot for a couple's day out or as a wee family trip. Lying on the west coast about equidistant to both Gourock to the north and Largs to the south, the picturesque area (pronounced weems) is also home to the UK's favourite train station, the beautiful Victorian glass-roofed building that awaits when you arrive.

Just a 50-minute drive from Glasgow, or around the same by train, the town is the gateway to the Isle of Bute, and takes its name from the Clan Wemyss and became a thriving holiday stop-off during the glory days of the railway in the Victorian era. Pose for photos together under the glass roof of the beautiful Wemyss Bay Station that awaits you as you arrive. Then head down for a meander to the picturesque Victorian pier, with both having been restored to their original glory in the early 1990s.

Stop for a kiss beneath the clocktower – that's a tradition right? – before enjoying a stroll on the rugged little beach, where you can watch a beautiful sunset. While The Inverclyde Coastal path, which begins here and heads north along the coast, is a great way to experience the different scenes this region has to offer as it combines sea views wi.