20-07-2025 08:00 via theguardian.com

20 family nature holidays in the UK – from kayaking to stargazing and whale watching

Fun and educational outdoor activities in the wild that will coax kids off their screens this summerThere’s no escaping sea and sky on Tiree, as the Inner Hebridean island is only 12 miles long and 3 miles wide. Shallow seas provide rich feeding grounds for marine life, and it is one of the UK’s best spots for whale watching. Tiree Sea Tours – a member of the WiSe national training scheme for minimising disturbance to marine wildlife – offers half-day and full-day sea-far
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