The Scottish Sealife Sanctuary is open all year round and a great day trip with the kids.The combination of a fantastic location with lochside walks and stunning views, and the fascinating sealife makes it an excellent day out.

It is quite expensive but they do have an amazing huge Octopus and those gorgeous short clawed otters. And the seals have such captivating eyes …

Scottish Sealife Sanctuary Balcardine, Oban, PA37 1SE 01631 720386