📌 Macduff, Aberdeenshire
★★★
🛠️ Aquarium closed for refurtbishment until approx. spring 2026 (checked June 2025)
Macduff‘s history is inextricably linked to the richness of the sea, so it seems fitting that it’s also home to an excellent marine aquarium; in fact this is the only one on the east coast north of the Highland / Lowland boundary. Different sections of the building represent the different wildlife found in each of the Moray Firth’s marine zones, with the star of the show a massive kelp tank that’s open to the sky. So no man-eating sharks here, but good value and a fascinating diversion for an hour or so. Tickets are valid for the whole day, so you can nip out for, erm, a fish supper before continuing your visit.
🌍 Location
📌 High Shore, Macduff town centre
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NJ 708648
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 57.672000,-2.491686
🚌 Bus to Macduff
🚗 Car park
📝 Key info
⌚ Daily, late March to October; Saturday to Wednesday, November to late March
🎫 £8.95 adult / £5.40 child
