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Saturday, July 19, 2025 @ 0600
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Aberdeen (City in north-east Scotland, UK) will host the Tall Ships Races 19 - 22 July 2025

Ship's locationAberdeen (City in north-east Scotland, UK)
  • From BBC Scotland Online News 16 June 2025

Aberdeen to be 'party city' during Tall Ships Races

Light-coloured tall ship with masts and beige sails in the sea.Image source,Sail Training International
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The Tall Ships event will be held in July

  • Published
    16 June 2025, 10:17 BST
Updated 8 hours ago

Aberdeen will be turned into a "party city" when it hosts the Tall Ships Races later this year, according to the event's organisers.

They have unveiled the full programme for the spectacle which will be held from Saturday 19 July to Tuesday 22 July, external.

Dozens of vessels from around the world will take part, and hundreds of thousands of people are expected to enjoy the four-day event. The organisers say they expect it to be the biggest tourist event in Scotland this year.

Additional attractions will include free live music, and street food stalls.

A previously-announced gig by Deacon Blue as part of the Tall Ships event has already sold out.

Tickets for Kaiser Chiefs - 'I Predict a Riot' is among their hits - and a Ministry of Sound Classical event are also sold out.

Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh sitting under spotlights on a dark stage. Lorraine is playing the guitar and singing into  a mic. Ricky has a mic in front of his face and his hands are on his knees. Behind them is a drum kit and two lit lamps with light shades on them.Image source,Getty Images
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Deacon Blue have already sold out a Tall Ships gig

 

Aside from the main names, other acts include Tide Lines, Calum Bowie, Glasvegas, Brooke Combe, Little Kicks, Capollos and Look Busy Collective.

The event organisers revealed there would be a "vibrant" line-up of live music, including Scottish trad, jazz, Afrobeat, hip hop, and Latin soul.

The line-up also features local choirs and youth ensembles.

Young children will be catered for with attractions at a family zone at Blaikie's Quay including a giant sandpit and entertainment. People can also get their picture taken with Tall Ships Aberdeen mascot, Dorry the Dolphin, during the festival.

Dorry the dolphin mascot on a boat, giving thumb up, with sign saying 'Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025' in the background.
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Children can meet Dorry the dolphin

Aberdeen Tall Ships map of events.

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Four days of events are planned

Emma Wadee, Aberdeen City Council's Tall Ships Project Manager, said: "We know how much the people of Aberdeen love to party - we saw that during the Dons' Scottish Cup victory parade.

"We hope people will turn out in their thousands again to enjoy everything on offer at The Tall Ships Races and help turn the Granite City into Party City from morning to night."

Picture of woman - Emma Wadee - smiling at camera, at sea, wearing bright clothing.

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Emma Wadee predicted people would turn out in their thousands

The races are designed to encourage international friendship and training for young people in the art of sailing.

Vessels from Oman, Uruguay and Peru will be among those taking part.

Aberdeen previously hosted the prestigious event in 1991 and 1997.

Greenock and Lerwick are among other towns to have featured in the event's history, which dates back to the 1970s.

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Saturday, July 19, 2025 @ 0945
LOCH SHIRA (2007 > ro-ro ferry 176.84 feet long of Caledonian MacBrayne, Gourock) Own Page

LOCH SHIRA on passage from Largs Slip to Cumbrae Slip (Firth of Clyde, Scotland, UK)

Ship's locationOn passage from Largs Slip to Cumbrae Slip (Firth of Clyde, Scotland, UK)Port of RegistryGlasgow (Scotland, UK)
Outward cargoPassengers and vehicles
Ships agentCaledonian MacBrayne, Gourock, Scotland

09:45   LOCH SHIRA on passage from Largs Slip to Cumbrae Slip (Firth of Clyde, Scotland)

09:51   LOCH SHIRA approaching Cumbrae Slip with Caledonian MacBrayne's much smaller ferry ISLE OF CUMBRAE leaving Cumbrae Slip with passengers and vehicles for Largs Slip

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Saturday, July 19, 2025 @ 0951
ISLE OF CUMBRAE (in 2025 Ro-ro ferry of Caledonian MacBrayne, Gourock) Own Page

ISLE OF CUMBRAE on passage from Cumbrae slip (Isle of Great Cumbrae, Firth of Clyde) for Largs slip

Ship's locationOn passage from Cumbrae slip (Isle of Great Cumbrae, Firth of Clyde) for Largs slip (Firth of Clyde)Port of RegistryGlasgow (Scotland, UK)
Outward cargoPassengers and vehicles
Ships agentCaledonian MacBrayne, Gourock, Scotland

09:51   LOCH SHIRA approaching Cumbrae Slip with Caledonian MacBrayne's much smaller ferry ISLE OF CUMBRAE leaving Cumbrae Slip with passengers and vehicles for Largs Slip

09:53   ISLE OF CUMBRAE on passage from Cumbrae slip (Isle of Great Cumbrae, Firth of Clyde) for Largs slip (Firth of Clyde)

09:55   ISLE OF CUMBRAE lowering her ramp as she approaches Largs Slip

 

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Sunday, July 20, 2025 @ 0800
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YouTube 13 minute video of Ports of New York and New Jersey (USA)

Ship's locationPorts of New York and New Jersey (USA)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzbFE1cyxPE

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Monday, July 21, 2025 @ 1200
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Youtube video of Alfred Holt / Blue Funnel Line in 1960s / 1970s / 1980s

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVnX-6HRfUY

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Monday, July 21, 2025 @ 1205
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Youtube video of Clan Line part 1

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyKV-U2EcPw

News Event

Monday, July 21, 2025 @ 1210
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Youtube video of tanker transiting the St Lawrence Seaway (Canada) and Welland Canal 15 Locks

Contributed by Susanne : Youtube video of tanker transiting the St Lawrence Seaway (Canada) and Welland Canal 15 Locks to the Great Lakes


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XydHD83hGeA

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Monday, July 21, 2025 @ 1246
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Youtube video of the Port of Gibraltar

Ship's locationGibraltar

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehIQsrpawEM