Macduff Marine Aquarium
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Here you can find out all you need to know about one of the best visitor attractions in the North East of Scotland, plan your day out and learn about some of the wonderful sea life exhibited in the award-winning Aquarium. Situated on Aberdeenshire’s scenic coast in the traditional fishing town of Macduff, Macduff Marine Aquarium features marine life from the Moray Firth, Scotland’s largest bay, in a variety of exciting and innovative exhibits. Visitors come face to face with hundreds of native fish and invertebrates normally only seen by SCUBA divers who brave the chilly waters of the North Sea. The aquarium’s deep central exhibit, which displays a living kelp reef, is the only one of its kind in Britain and divers hand feed the fish on a regular basis. See what a SCUBA Diver sees! Situated on Aberdeenshire’s scenic coast in the traditional fishing town of Macduff, Macduff Marine Aquarium features marine life from the Moray Firth, Scotland’s largest bay, in a variety of exciting and innovative exhibits. Visitors come face to face with hundreds of native fish and invertebrates normally only seen by SCUBA divers who brave the chilly waters of the North Sea. Owned by Aberdeenshire Council, Macduff Marine Aquarium aims to promote awareness, enjoyment and stewardship of the Moray Firth marine environment in an entertaining and educational way. The aquarium’s fish and invertebrates are fed regularly through the week, although not every day as it is actually unhealthy to overfeed them. Contact the aquarium or check at Reception when you arrive, to find out which tanks are getting fed on the day you visit. Diving in the aquarium’s kelp reef exhibit takes place three times a week. Divers hand-feed the fish while guides give a talk about the marine life in the aquarium’s main theatre and visitors watch from the main window. Opening Hours: Summer: 1st April to 31st October Monday to Friday: 10am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday: 11am – 5pm Winter: 1st November to 31st March Saturday to Wednesday: 11am – 4pm (closed on Thursday and Friday) We recommend coming at least 45 minutes before closing time to make the most of your visit. Admission Prices: Adult: £6.50 Child (aged 3-15): £3.35 (under 3s are free – max 2 per adult) Concession: £4.05 Family (2 adults, 2 children): £17.95 | |||||||||||||||||||||||