Events planned to highlight importance of north-east coastline
A series of events will highlight the importance of a north-east coastline and its eco-system.
Macduff Marine Aquarium
Giant lobster handed over to north-east’s newest aquarium
The north-east’s newest aquarium has welcomed its first guest ahead of being completed.
Picture shows moment ‘residents’ welcomed back to their watery north-east home
These pictures show the moment when residents of one of the north-east’s most popular tourist attractions returned to their watery home.
Charity calendar to support closed aquarium launched in Banffshire
A charity calendar has been created to raise cash to support education work at a north-east aquarium.
Delay in reopening of north-east aquarium
The reopening of a major north-east tourist attraction has been delayed.
Calendar launched to help north-east aquarium
A new charity calendar has been created to raise funds to support the educational work of a north-east tourist attraction.
North-east attractions team up to boost visitor numbers
A new initiative has been launched to give tourists and locals a greater chance to experience the history and heritage of the north-east.
Macduff Aquarium gets refilled after revamp
There is water back in the aquarium - and light at the end of the tunnel.
Aquarium appeal to fisherfolk: Don’t chuck your catch, donate it!
Sealife experts are appealing to fishermen and amateur anglers to consider a local aquarium rather than throwing back any unusual species.
Refurbishment of popular north-east aquarium reaches half way point
These pictures show the dramatic refurbishment of a north-east aquarium, as work to overhaul the central 90,000 gallon tank reaches the halfway point.
Shock for north-east fishermen after catching octopus – but aquarium misses out
A group of north-east fishermen got more than they bargained for after reeling in a curled octopus - but left marine experts disappointed after releasing it straight back into the sea.
Aquarium creatures to swap surf for turf on visit to the farm during refurbishment
The residents of a north-east aquarium are taking a summer holiday on a farm while a refurbishment of the visitor centre continues.
VIDEO: Man headed out on boat to spot dolphins… Came face to face with an octopus instead
It was the chance to see some dolphins that led Reg Connon out on his friend’s fishing boat.
Aquarium bosses aim to reel in record visitor numbers over next three years
Bosses at one of the north-east's most popular tourist attractions are confident they can lure a record number of visitors by 2020.
Crane used to move fish as aquarium refit goes swimmingly
Staff at a north-east aquarium have used a crane to move the attraction's largest and fastest residents as work on a major refit gets under way.
Work starts to remove Macduff aquarium’s giant tank
Work is well under way to refurbish one of the north-east's most popular tourist attractions.
Banffshire still has plenty to offer visitors despite aquarium closure, says tourism expert
A north-east tourism expert says Banffshire is ready to welcome visitors from around the world, despite a three-month closure of one of the area's most popular attractions.
Popular north-east tourism attraction to close for refurbishment
One of the north-east's most popular tourist attractions will close its doors next week - just as parents begin to prepare for the summer holidays.
Salmon documentary seven years in the making to premiere at aquarium
A wildlife documentary which has been seven years in the making will be screened for the first time at a north-east aquarium this week.
Birthday makeover for aquarium will lead to closure
One of the north-east's most popular tourist attractions will close for nearly three months for a major refurbishment to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Macduff Marine Aquarium prices to rise by as much as 75%
Prices at a north-east tourist attraction could rise by as much as 75%, because of changes in council policy.
World-renowned cameraman named as patron of north-east aquarium
A world-renowned wildlife cameraman has been named as the new patron of a north-east aquarium and visitor centre.
Planned closure of Macduff aquarium to begin
A popular north-east tourist attraction will be closed to the public next week to allow for improvement works.
Supermarket bag charge helped pay for new nautical play park at north-east aquarium
One of the north-east's most popular visitor attractions has unveiled a new park paid for by 5ps from the supermarket bag charges.
Santa makes nautical pit stop in the north-east amid festive adventure
Santa made a nautical pit stop in the north-east this weekend as his mission to deliver Christmas cheer around the globe ramps up.
Santa Claus takes time out of busy schedule to visit north-east aquarium
Santa will swap his red suit for festive flippers as he prepares to take his ever growing mission to spread festive cheer underwater.
Head to Macduff aquarium to meet renowned wildlife photographer
A renowned wildlife photographer will visit a north-east aquarium later this month in celebration of literature.
Shark season on Banffshire coast going swimmingly
A celebration of one of the ocean's most ferocious predators is going swimmingly at a north-east aquarium.
Shark month at Macduff
When people think of sharks, the chances are John Williams' famous film score from Jaws will quickly spring to mind.
VIDEO: Octopus released on shores of Moray Firth
This incredible footage captures the moment an octopus is released into the wild on the shores of the Moray Firth.
Vets to rescue in last minute operation to save Macduff Aquarium shark
A shark at a north-east aquarium has been saved by two caring vets after he bit off more than he could chew.
Portuguese herd of seahorses arrive in Macduff
The last remaining seahorse at a north-east aquarium will no longer live a lonely life after supporters of the visitor attraction flew in a new herd from Portugal.