Macduff Marine Aquarium

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Macduff Marine Aquarium Fascinating aquarium featuring the marine life of Scotland's Moray Firth, meet hundreds of local fish species! Currently closed for refurbishment.
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Situated on the stunning Banffshire Coast, overlooking Scotland's largest bay, this 4-star visitor attraction is a great day out. Realistic displays allow you to get close to hundreds of local fishy characters, from toothy wolf fish to wobbly jellyfish. See divers hand feed the fish, get a feel for seashore life at the touch pools, enjoy talks quizzes and feeding shows and discover the shark nursery.

The scariest thing this Halloween is how much rubbish can be found on our beaches! We were able to fill this new display...
28/10/2026

The scariest thing this Halloween is how much rubbish can be found on our beaches! We were able to fill this new display tube with rubbish from the Deveron Mouth in just one 15 minute beach clean with only 3 people.

that sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima) was once used to predict the weather?Dried fronds would be hung outside and if...
27/10/2026

that sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima) was once used to predict the weather?
Dried fronds would be hung outside and if the frond stayed dry, the day would be fine; if it softened and went limp, then rain was on the way. This explains why sugar kelp is also known as Poor Man's Weather Glass!

26/10/2026

Look at these beautiful feather stars!
All of our displays replicate habitats you would find in the Moray Firth so we spend a lot of time curating the species to match what would be present in our native habitats.

If this image had a caption, what would it say?Choose your favourite by matching the reaction:šŸ˜‚I worship thee oh mighty ...
24/10/2026

If this image had a caption, what would it say?
Choose your favourite by matching the reaction:

šŸ˜‚I worship thee oh mighty one!
šŸ‘Oh Triton, my knees just aren't what they use to be.. Someone kelp me up.
ā¤ Give me a bosie!

Or give us your take in the comments!

Here is a tricky one for your !This pink blob is an animal, what could it be?
23/10/2026

Here is a tricky one for your !
This pink blob is an animal, what could it be?

22/10/2026

We have been working hard to get our tanks ready as we move back into the aquarium. It looks like this squat lobster is settling in well.

that the little white projections from this red cushion star act like gills? These are called papillae and allow the s...
21/10/2026

that the little white projections from this red cushion star act like gills? These are called papillae and allow the starfish to absorb oxygen through its skin!

20/10/2026

Notice how different Hannah's bright pink mask looks as she nears the bottom of the 5m Kelp Reef display.
Anyone know why the colour looks different?

It's time!Who can ID this one? It has fused jaws so has to suck tiny prey in through its straw-like mouth.
16/10/2026

It's time!
Who can ID this one? It has fused jaws so has to suck tiny prey in through its straw-like mouth.

Life with little fins is hard work! Sometimes you have to catch a ridešŸ¤­
15/10/2026

Life with little fins is hard work! Sometimes you have to catch a ridešŸ¤­

Address

11 High Shore
Macduff
AB441SL

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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+441261455775

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