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A GLOBAL event is set to return to a major Scottish city this summer after 30 years. Around half a million people are expected to descend on Aberdeen Harbour in July. 3 Global event Tall Ships 2025 is coming to Scotland this summer Credit: Alamy 3 The event will be held at Aberdeen Harbour for the first time in 30 years Credit: Alamy The Granite City will play host to almost 50 vessels from around the world for Tall Ships 2025.
The harbour in the heart of the city is set to be transformed into a "forest of masts". A total of 44 ships have now confirmed their attendance for the races which will be held between Saturday, July 19 until Tuesday, July 22. Race registration is open until May 1.
read more sun stories ICE SCREAM Iconic Scottish ice cream moves production to England as locals left furious DRAM GOOD Scots whisky distillery crowned best in the world for tour Among the ships already signed up to take part are Mexican Navy ship ‘Cuauhtémoc’, the youngest of Poland’s Tall Ships’ ‘Fryderyk Chopin’, and ‘LOA’, an impressive three-masted schooner hailing from Denmark. Among the ever-growing list of vessels taking part are 17 magnificent Class A Tall Ships. The Tall Ships Races 2025 will take the fleet through the French cities of Le Havre and Dunkirk, Aberdeen, Kristiansand in Norway, and Esbjerg in Denmark.
This year marks the triumphant return of the races to Aberdeen for the first time in nearly 30 years. Most read in Money ICE SCREAM Iconic Scottish ice cream moves production to England as locals left furious SOMETHING'S BREWING Starbucks to open in Glasgow neighbourhood - but not everyone's happy SHUTTERS DOWN Scots restaurant that was queued out the door for opening announces closure CLOSING TIME Dragons' Den star shuts up shop in 'unavoidable' move to save rest of business More than 900 people have already applied to volunteer at the event. Vanessa Mori, Deputy CEO of Sail Training International, said: "All the host ports will offer incredible experiences for the fleet, but six months out, it’s clear that many will converge in Aberdeen.
The brand new £1billion cruise ship with its own private island and waterpark "The city’s rich maritime heritage and warm hospitality make it the perfect destination for these spectacular ships and their crews." Adrian Watson, chief executive of Aberdeen Inspired, said: "All sea lanes lead to Aberdeen as this spectacular fleet of Tall Ships heads for the Granite City. "I cannot wait to see the harbour become a forest of masts in what will be the largest gathering of these beautiful vessels taking part in this year’s Tall Ships Races.
"Just as impressive will be the impact on Aberdeen – both for our local economy and our global reputation – as thousands of people flock to the city for this wonderful event. "The Tall Ships will arrive on a high tide of opportunity for the Granite City and I urge everyone to make the most of it, whether loving the thrilling, carnival atmosphere of the weekend or enjoying the business boost it offers." 3 This year marks the triumphant return of the races to Aberdeen for the first time in nearly 30 years Credit: Alamy.
