Macduff Marine Aquarium Explained

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

1. Web site: King . Joshua . 2017-04-04 . Birthday makeover for aquarium will lead to closure . 2023-09-07 . Press and Journal . en-GB.
2. Web site: King . Joshua . 2017-05-20 . Banffshire still has plenty to offer visitors despite aquarium closure, says tourism expert . 2023-09-07 . Press and Journal . en-GB.
3. Web site: 2023-09-07 . Macduff Marine Aquarium upgrade plans are unveiled . 2023-09-07 . Grampian Online . en.
4. Web site: Britton . Ruaraidh . 2023-09-07 . New pictures of planned Macduff Aquarium upgrade unveiled . 2023-09-07 . aberdeenlive . en.

External links

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