The independent, family-owned aquarium has shared a striking visualisation of how the redeveloped outdoor space will look once the multi-phase, £1,000,000 project is complete. The transformation will more than double the size of the popular North Fife attraction, breathing new life into the area once home to the aquarium’s former seal pool, a space devastated by Storm Babet in 2023.

Alongside this major expansion, critical works have been carried out on the protective sea wall to safeguard the aquarium from future storms. Construction of the extended concrete sea wall is now complete, and work on the new exhibit space is progressing quickly, with this first artist’s impression offering visitors a glimpse of the new-look space for the first time.

Commenting on the unveiling, managing director John Mace said: “We wanted to give our visitors a taste of what’s to come. The damage caused by Storm Babet was devastating, but instead of simply rebuilding what was damaged, it became the catalyst for the most exciting development in our history. The new visual really shows how transformational this project will be, and we’re proud of the progress so far. Strengthening the sea wall was critical for our future, and we’re excited about creating a vibrant new space with a mix of new exhibits that our visitors will love.”

The new space will feature a mix of animal exhibits and interactive attractions, with the design focused on providing an enhanced family experience. Despite the bold vision, John Mace is remaining tight-lipped on exactly which new animal species will be moving in, teasing only that “it’ll be worth the wait.”

With initial phases of construction having already been completed and work to complete the project continuing, St Andrews Aquarium continues to welcome visitors seven days a week, with the existing attraction operating as normal throughout the build.