As national covid-19 restrictions lift, you no longer need to pre-book your visit, just come along!
Find out how we're making your visit safe here.
Opening Hours:
Summer (1st April to 31st October 2022)
Monday - Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 11am - 5pm
Winter (1st November to 31st March 2023)
Saturday - Wednesday: 11am - 4pm
Closed: Thursdays and Fridays
Adult: £8.10
Child aged 3-4: £3.25
(under 3s are free, max 2 per adult)
Child aged 5-15: £4.90
Senior: £6.70
Family Ticket: £23.50 (2 adults, 2 children)
11 High Shore, Macduff AB44 1SL
The aquarium is situated on the High Shore of Macduff, just east of the Harbour. There is a large car park with space for coaches.
Sat Nav: AB44 1SL; Latitude: 57.67; Longitude: -2.4
More Details ›At Macduff Marine Aquarium you will meet all kinds of sea creatures that live in the Moray Firth, Scotland's largest bay. Our exhibits lead you from the coastal waters and out to the sea floor and on the way you'll discover the amazing diversity of our native marine life.
More Details ›Get in deeper and join our Marine Masters for a touch pool session or short feed show. Presentations change daily so ask at Reception when you arrive.
More Details ›Our aquarium experiences are currently not available while social distancing measures are in place.
Ever wondered how the aquarium works? To find out, you can take a guided behind the scenes tour to areas normally restricted to the public. Or go deeper and become an aquarist for a day,a personal experience that will give you an introduction to the work of our aquarists – perfect for a budding marine biologist!
This Summer holiday dive in to Rockpooling with FREE guided tours of our rocky shore! One of our Marine Masters will show you how best to find the animals that are left behind by the tide. Booking is essential. ›
Get a FREE family pass to visit the aquarium throughout the Summer holidays as part of Summer of Play 2022! Net your FREE ticket before they are all gone! ›