Explore new places and discover the fantastic variety of creatures that thrive at our coasts and in the sea on our sealife safari. Get up close with nature!​  

From rock pooling, to a bug hunt, to plankton and seals. Our sealife safari leaders will help you find, identify and explore the lives of creatures great and small. All the family will be amazed at what is out there! ​  

Enjoy a family marine adventure on a Scottish island.  

If your child will be under the age of three on time of arrival, please select the ‘Infant’ booking option so they can attend for free!

Explore our range of family nature holidays which help you and your family reconnect with nature. Our family holidays are a chance for you to disconnect from everyday life and get back to nature. They are a great opportunity to experience the UK’s glorious countryside surrounding our field centres.

  • A girl looking in at the FSC Millport aquarium
  • FSC Millport and boat

Example Timetable

Day 1

Arrive 4:00pm

Evening
Centre info and ice breakers​

Day 2

Morning
Rock pooling

Afternoon
Mini beast hunt, pond dipping

Evening
What wanders at night – mammal and moth trapping

Day 3

Morning
Mammal and moth trap opening; Touch tanks in our aquarium and plankton discoveries

Afternoon
Birds and seals

Evening
Campfire and BBQ, evening walk

Day 4

Morning
Conservation activity e.g make bird boxes, bug hotels, willow weaving. ​

Depart 12:00pm

 

What's Included

  • Expert Tuition
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Full Board Accommodation
  • Hot and Cold Drinks
  • In Course Transport
  • Picnic Lunch

Before You Attend

What to bring

  • Waterproof coat
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Swimming suits/shorts
  • Lunch box
  • Water bottle
  • Rucksack
  • Towel
  • Sun cream
  • Sun hat
  • Please bring plenty of extra layers and spare clothes, you never know what the weather will be like!

Opportunities to attend this course

  • Mon 14, April 2025 16:00 - Thu 17, April 2025 12:00

    Location
    Millport
    Price
    £0 - £280
    Tutor
    Field Studies Council Staff
    Pay a deposit of £100.00 per item