It displays exhibits and performs fun, educational and interactive shows and workshops which are aimed to be inclusive for all audiences.

It attracts primary school groups around the year and its exhibits are "hands on" so that everything can be played with and examined.

The attraction, previously called Satrosphere, was opened in February 1990 in Justice Mill Lane.

[2] It was created by SATRO North Scotland and funded by Grampian Regional Council and donations.

[3][4] Prior to the opening of Satrosphere, SATRO North Scotland held temporary science exhibitions.