Located just 20 minutes from Edinburgh, Scotland's national aquarium Deep Sea World is the perfect place for a fun-filled family outing on a rainy day. Children can view marine life such as sharks, eels and rays from one of the world's longest underwater tunnels, watch seal pups play, and even get to watch a shark-feeding session. There is a series of shallow 'touch pools' for younger tots to touch and handle some of the sea life, such as starfish and sea urchins.

Address: Battery Quarry, North Queensferry, Fife

Website: www.deepseaworld.com

Telephone: 01383 411 880

Transport: Within walking distance of North Queensferry train station

Opening times: Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm

Admission: £12.50 (adults), £8.25 (children). Note that if you book online, ticket prices are £11 (adults) and £6.75 (children)