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Macduff Marine Aquarium

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Macduff Marine Aquarium showcases the impressive array of sea life which can be found in Scotland’s largest bay, the Moray Firth.

The aquarium’s underwater kelp reef is the only one of its kind in the UK, while exhibits including a sea lab, a shark hatchery, shallow waters, jellyfish zone, coastal habitats and the deep reef and seafloor show visitors of all ages the life beneath the surface. There are talks and feeding shows every day.

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Not farCullenA seaside town on Cullen Bay with a sandy beach, sea stacks, a painted Seatown under great railway viaducts, and the soup named after it.12 milesSee itCullen

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  1. Fishing boats moored in the basin of Macduff harbour under a clear sky.Macduff HarbourA working harbour and boatyard begun in the 1770s, looking across the bay to Banff.Under a mile 1 min by road
  2. An old ship's anchor set above Macduff harbour and the sea.The Platform and Annie's CakeryMacduff's old railway station of 1872, now shops and a patisserie looking over the Moray Firth.Under a mile 3 min by road
  3. The stone front of an old Banff building, its tall windows with carved surrounds.Banff and Macduff Heritage Trail2 miles 4 min by road
  4. PETAL the store, MorayshirePETAL the storeA small lifestyle and gift shop on Banff's High Street, with books on wellbeing, nature and magic, candles, cushions and natural skincare.2 miles 5 min by road
  5. Duff HouseDuff House2 miles 5 min by road
  6. Banff Bay from the hill, the sandy shore curving round to the town.Banff2 miles 5 min by road
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Coils of green net and a yellow float by the lobster creels on Whitehills harbour.AttractionsWhitehills Harbour4.7 miles
Fishing boats moored in Gardenstown harbour beneath white houses on the hillsideAttractionsGardenstown7.9 miles
The grey timber front of Bumble and Brae in Gardenstown, green trim and hanging baskets by the door.CafeBumble and Brae8.0 miles
Row of white cottages beneath a grassy cliff along a pebble shorelineAttractionsCrovie8.6 miles
Gannets nesting on a steep coastal cliff face above the seaAttractionsTroup Head9.6 miles
Grassy headlands enclose a small sandy beach with gentle wavesAttractionsCullykhan Bay9.6 miles
Narrow rocky gorge with moss-covered floor cutting through grassy hillsideAttractionsHell’s Lum near Cullykhan Bay9.6 miles
Curved sign reading "Portsoy Ice Cream" on a stone corner buildingCafePortsoy Ice Cream9.7 miles
The white front of the Shore Inn on Portsoy's old harbour, flags over the door.BarsThe Shore Inn9.9 miles

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Places to stay near Macduff Marine Aquarium, and when each is next free.

A single-storey lodge with a slated roof sits behind a stone wall and clipped hedge, mature trees shading the curving drive.Gate Lodge
  • Sleeps 2
  • In Rothiemay
  • 13 miles from Macduff Marine Aquarium
Check datesA triangular timber cabin stands behind a wooden gate and post-and-rail fence, bare trees framing the entrance.Midpark
  • Sleeps 2
  • In Rothiemay
  • 13 miles from Macduff Marine Aquarium
Free 31 Oct – 2 NovA stone cottage with a slated roof and a blue front door, climbing roses in pink and white flanking the porch.Butlers Cottage
  • Sleeps 4
  • In Rothiemay
  • 13 miles from Macduff Marine Aquarium
Free 11–14 DecA grey stone cottage with dormer windows and a black front door, climbing roses either side, set behind a lawn.Bailies Cottage
  • Sleeps 6
  • In Rothiemay
  • 13 miles from Macduff Marine Aquarium
Free 1–4 NovPlaces to stayEvery stay in AberdeenshireAll our places to stay nearby, to search by date and by who is coming.See them all
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