Macduff Marine Aquarium

Macduff Marine Aquarium is an aquarium in Macduff, Scotland.

History

Macduff Marine Aquarium opened in 1997.^[1]

In 2017, the aquarium closed to allow the main tank to be drained and repaired.^[2]

In 2023, Aberdeenshire Council announced that its bid for funding from the Levelling Up Fund had been successful. The aquarium is due to be expanded with a second storey added containing a cafe.^[3]^[4]

References

^ King, Joshua (2017-04-04). "Birthday makeover for aquarium will lead to closure". Press and Journal. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
^ King, Joshua (2017-05-20). "Banffshire still has plenty to offer visitors despite aquarium closure, says tourism expert". Press and Journal. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
^ "Macduff Marine Aquarium upgrade plans are unveiled". Grampian Online. 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
^ Britton, Ruaraidh (2023-09-07). "New pictures of planned Macduff Aquarium upgrade unveiled". aberdeenlive. Retrieved 2023-09-07.

External links

Official website

57°40′19″N 2°29′30″W / 57.6720°N 2.4917°W / 57.6720; -2.4917

[1] King, Joshua (2017-04-04). "Birthday makeover for aquarium will lead to closure". Press and Journal. Retrieved 2023-09-07.

[2] King, Joshua (2017-05-20). "Banffshire still has plenty to offer visitors despite aquarium closure, says tourism expert". Press and Journal. Retrieved 2023-09-07.

[3] "Macduff Marine Aquarium upgrade plans are unveiled". Grampian Online. 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-09-07.

[4] Britton, Ruaraidh (2023-09-07). "New pictures of planned Macduff Aquarium upgrade unveiled". aberdeenlive. Retrieved 2023-09-07.

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