Planners behind a £10million dolphin watching centre overlooking Aberdeen Harbour have given a first glimpse of how the new facility could look.
The planned £10million heritage and science centre at Greyhope Bay near Torry is designed to highlight Aberdeen as one of the best spots in the UK to see marine wildlife, such as dolphins, porpoises and whales.
Now the public have their first chance to see how the centre could look after the release of a 3D design video showing a virtual reality tour of the proposed building.
The footage will also be shown later today at a fundraising gala dinner in aid of the project inside a glass-fronted marquee at the site of the proposed development.
Initially envisaged as a visitor centre with a viewing platform, the project scope has grown to include a restaurant, theatre and interactive exhibit space.
The facility is also expected to become an international hub for marine research and planners hope it will provide a major boost for tourism in the city.
On Saturday, the public are invited to visit the marquee between 11am and 4pm for a free family fun day.
Fiona McIntyre, marine research scientist and the managing director of the development, said she hoped the fun day would give the local community a chance to see what Greyhope Bay is all about.
She added: “Of course, there’s always the chance to spot the dolphins – the folk from RSPB Dolphinwatch will be on hand with binoculars and telescopes to help people enjoy the marine life just off the Aberdeen coast.
“Throughout the day, we’ll also be hoping to raise even more cash for the project through raffles and donations.”
