Go Wild Scotland community interest company is bringing people together with nature. Where? The south of Scotland, naturally.

Nautical but nice. The half hour fast blast is popular but take a look at the Coastal Exploration trip.

Serenity Farne Island boat tours: seals, puffins, whales and a crew who really do know their stuff.

Wonderful little wildlife reserve with great chances of seeing red squirrels. What we like: Everything. The squirrels, obviously....

Family-friendly zoo on the west of Edinburgh. What we like: The pandas are the star attraction, but the penguins are great fun and there...

Alpaca trekking in the Cheviot Hills. What we like: It's just a lot of fun. You lead an alpaca round the hillside. There's scenery....

Owls, eagles, hawks, falcons and vultures. What we like: This is a great day out. The staff take a genuine interest in their work and...

Golden eagles, hen harriers, red squirrels. What we like: This charity run by wildlife experts offers full and half day wildlife safaris...

See salmon leaping up the cauld just west of Selkirk What we like: There's a viewing centre of a certain vintage with an underwater...

Wildlife safaris around the Kielder Forest and the Northumberland coast What we like: There's a selection of safaris taking in the...