Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Islay, Scotland

Guided Sea Kayak tours based around Port Ellen, Isle of Islay. We also offer guided Fat Bike tours too

Based in Port Ellen Experience the unmissable marine life of the Island of Islay, including Islay's European Special Area of Conservation only viewable from the sea. As well as wildlife trips we also provide fishing trips, private charter and scuba diving trips to over 95 of Islay's 250 wrecks (experienced divers only). Please contact us for prices and availability. Whisky distillery tours have a look at your favourite distillery from the sea

This museum on the history of the Isle of Islay features photographs, first-hand documents and artifacts of the island's inhabitants.

Situated five minutes from Port Askaig on the road to Bunahabhain Persabus Pottery offers a unique setting in which to unwind and explore your creativity. Choose from the variety of loose leaf teas we have to offer, or indulge in a cafetiere of fresh coffee, juices are also available. There is always an assortment of home baking to choose from and we offer a range of fillings for sandwiches, which are freshly prepared on the premises when you place your order.On warm days you can sit outside on our picnic benches and take in the spectacular views of the Sound of Islay and the Paps of Jura, and enjoy the peace and tranquility of Persabus Farm. Browse from our range of ceramic gift ware all glazed and fired on the farm. Alternatively if you are feeling creative, choose a piece from our collection of unglazed ceramics and decorate it with your own original design and we will glaze and fire it in one of our kilns. Glazed items can be collected a day or so later, or use acrylic paint and take the piece with you once you are finished painting. wiht unsurpassed views of the Sound of Islay and the Paps of Jura

Loch Gruinart is a working farm as well as a nature reserve.There's always plenty to see at Loch Gruinart. In autumn, thousands of white-fronted and barnacle geese arrive from Greenland. When they leave in spring, wading birds take centre-stage, with the courtship displays of snipe, lapwings, redshanks and curlews. Watch it all take place from our viewing centre and hides, or on one of our trails. During the summer months we offer guided walks, when we'll listen out for the corncrakes in the evening, or take a stroll through one of our trails searching out treecreepers, willow warblers, roe deer and speckled wood butterflies in the Woodland Trail, or on the higher Moorland Trail look out for hen harriers, golden eagles, red deer and marsh fritillary butterflies.

Hands-on activities, a Wildlife Den, live sea life, fantastic displays and a reference library - whatever your interest, come to the Islay Natural History Centre to discover and experience the amazing wildlife and geology of this beautiful island. Shells, skulls, rocks, caterpillars and chrysalises, we're a great first-stop introduction to Islay's wildlife for all ages. Tickets valid for 1 week.