Macduff Marine Aquarium

A study was commissioned in 2018, looking at opportunities and ambitions for the Macduff Marine Aquarium in the wider town and region.

This study, and the work of Live Life Aberdeenshire over a number of years has revealed an appetite in Macduff and the wider region to refresh this successful venue – we think the time is right for an ambitious investment.

This ambitious project will enhance the visitor experience, provide new educational, recreational, cultural and social experiences and opportunities year-round. The project can be a driver for economic growth; help to re-energise Macduff, offer new opportunities for small businesses, and provide connections, resources and facilities for STEM learners and learning providers across the region.

In order to achieve these ambitions, the proposal in development will build on the current offer at Macduff Marine Aquarium to provide engaging and interactive activities throughout the year, and provide scope to develop connections and partnerships across education and business, establishing the site as a hub for science and learning. The project will also improve how the facility sits within and relates to Macduff and the surrounding area in terms of access, connectivity and community.

The centre will be refreshed, and exciting new displays added. A café and restaurant, and enhanced retail facilities will develop economic growth and provide financial security for the Aquarium in increasingly uncertain times. New space will be created for new activities, an increased provision for schools and other educational establishments, and opportunities for community use.