Macduff Marine Aquarium has entertained generations of children.
Macduff Marine Aquarium is making a splash this weekend to celebrate 25 years of wowing generations of north-east youngsters with wonders from the deep.
Since 1997 the Aberdeenshire attraction has welcomed thousands of visitors every year to learn about sealife in the Moray Firth.
Youngsters have donned a variety of costumes for countless fancy dress days at the home to the only living kelp aquarium in Britain.
Happy 25th birthday Macduff Marine Aquarium!
For a quarter of a century now, countless children have braved getting up close with sharks and octopi.
And who can forget the annual trips Santa takes in his diving equipment to spread festive cheers to the marine life.
Molly Elcoat waves from the inside of a shark in 2015. Photo: DCT Media
Martyn Hardie and Oscar Hardie work out what species belong where in 2015. Photo: DCT Media
An octopus checks out some special Easter egg treats.
Children watching the divers at Macduff Aquarium.
Tiddlers Fun Time at Macduff Aquarium
Staff member Chris Rowe tries to escape a shark in 2016. Photo: DCT Media
Santa in scuba gear with a sea elf at Macduff Aquarium in 2017.
Santa shows off his diving skills.
Staff helped a stingray that was premature at birth in 2019. Photo: DCT Media
Aquarist, Frazer Mackay is pictured with a reusable facemask at the aquarium as the attraction opened after Covid lockdown. Photo: Jason Hedges/DCT Media
The ever-popular dive shows will return for the anniversary celebrations.
Macduff Marine Aquarium has been a favourite visitor spot since it opened in 1997. Picture: Jason Hedges/DCT Media
A rare orange lobster called Linda.
A wolffish gets its teeth brushed.
Children guess the species.
GALLERY: A look back at a ‘fin-tastic’ 25 years of Macduff Marine Aquarium
