The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025
Aberdeen has a rich history with the Tall Ships Races, hosting the incredible fleet in 1991, 1997 and 2025.
The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 was the biggest event staged in the Granite City in a generation and attracted more than 400,000 visits over the four days, creating a lasting legacy for the city.
The partner organisations – Aberdeen City Council, Port of Aberdeen and Aberdeen Inspired – hailed the four-day event, which took place from 19-22 July 2025, as an outstanding success, boosting the economy and re-energising Aberdeen with a renewed sense of pride and confidence in the future.
“Welcoming The Tall Ships Races back to Aberdeen has been one of the proudest moments of my life. Seeing our harbour come alive with these majestic vessels, and the joy they brought to hundreds of thousands of people, was genuinely moving.”
The Tall Ships Race Route 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025 took the majestic Tall Ships fleet through the English Channel and North Sea to Le Havre, Dunkerque, Aberdeen, Kristiansand, and Esbjerg.
