Article: Deep Sea plans to splash out on Scots aquarium

SCOTTISH aquarium operator Deep Sea Leisure is to embark on "major" investment projects at its twin attractions in Fife and Cheshire after reporting a surge in annual profits.

The firm, which owns Deep Sea World in North Queensferry and the Blue Planet complex in Chester, said it expected the new facilities to open ahead of the key summer season.

Although full details of the two projects are not being disclosed until nearer the time, the group said today they would have a "beneficial impact" on attracting visitors to the sites.

The fresh investment emerged as Deep Sea posted a pre-tax profit of GBP 1.65 million for the 12 months to the end of October - a rise of 58 per cent on the year ...

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