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Major milestone on the road to the Tall Ships is cause for celebration
It was a pleasure to this week mark the 500 days milestone until the arrival of the Tall Ships Race in Aberdeen in July next year.
The response to reaching that landmark date and the unveiling of some of the details around the biggest event to grace the Granite City in decades has been heartening.
Clearly, people are excited by the prospect of these beautiful ships arriving at the Port of Aberdeen and the wealth of fun and entertainment that will be built around the four days they will be here.
As one of the partners responsible for securing the world-class Tall Ships event for the city – along with the Port of Aberdeen and Aberdeen City Council – the public reaction and anticipation make all the hard work up until now so worthwhile.
But that hard work is only just beginning and the 500-day countdown is just one of many landmarks on the road ahead.
A veritable army of people are striving to make The Tall Ships Race Aberdeen 2025 something which will create lifelong memories for people – whether simply enjoying the spectacle of the largest free family even in Europe or having life-changing experiences as Sail Trainees.
Now we need even more recruits to the cause, whether it’s businesses taking advantage of the many sponsorship packages available or answering the call to volunteer to help the Tall Ships make a mark.
And make a mark it will – cementing Aberdeen’s reputation as a must-visit city while giving our city centre businesses and attractions a chance to shine and attract even more footfall, even more business and create an even bigger boost for the economy while the ships are here – and beyond.
500 days might seem like a long time, but the Tall Ships will be here before we know it.
I know the people of Aberdeen – from ordinary folk to captains of industry – will rise to the challenge of making it an event people will love and remember for the rest of their lives.
Best wishes,
Adrian Watson, Chief Executive, Aberdeen Inspired
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Image credit - Port of Aberdeen
Details unveiled as milestone 500 day countdown starts for arrival of the Tall Ships
This week marked the start of a 500 day countdown to the Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 arriving in the Granite City.
And just to add to the excitement, organisers unveiled more details of the free, four-day event programme and opportunities for young Sail Trainees, volunteers, businesses, and more.
Everyone here at Aberdeen is very excited about the excitement – and opportunities – these beautiful vessels will bring when they arrive next July.
You can read more here.
Image credit - Aberdeen City Council
Sponsorship packages now available to put your firm on the map when the Tall Ships are in port
Aberdeen businesses have a chance to get ahead of the tide of opportunities offered by The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 by taking up a sponsorship package for this world-class event.
The packages, which are now available, offer city firms and organisations unrivalled profile, engagement and VIP access for the Tall Ships, which will be berthing in the Granite City from July 19 to 25 next year and are expected to bring 400,000 visitors to Aberdeen.
A diverse range of packages to suit all budgets are on offer, from the unique Host Port Sponsor, opportunities with trainees and volunteers, to the Captain’s Dinner Sponsor and much more.
You can find out more here.
Image Credit - Aberdeen Inspired
Nuart Aberdeen’s top team has been in the Granite City scouting for walls to transform into works of art this June
They have identified almost 50 locations where world-acclaimed street artists can work their magic during the festival, which will run from June 6 to 9, attracting thousands of people to the city centre.
Olivia Skalkos, festival manager, said: “We’ve been here for a couple of days and we have identified 47 potential walls and we’re hoping the owners say yes to potentially being part of Nuart.”
They have been exploring the streets looking for possible new sites, while also calling in at legacy works left by previous Nuart Aberdeen festivals, which has been staged by Aberdeen Inspired since 2017.
You can find out more here.
Image credit - Aberdeen Inspired
Record-breaking Aberdeen Gift Card is perfect present for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day should be all about making memories with your mum – and Aberdeen Gift Card is the perfect way to do that this Sunday.
Accepted in almost 350 outlets in the Granite City, it’s a gift that lets you say: “Thanks, mum” while letting her choose exactly how she treats herself, and maybe even have some special family time together.
And the Aberdeen Gift Card, introduced by Aberdeen Inspired, can be picked up at the very last minute, even online on Sunday morning – as if anyone would ever forget Mother’s Day!
Read more about it here.
Image credit - Glen Cairns / Visit Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen Christmas Village is the gift that keeps on giving
Christmas might be a distant memory but the impact of the Aberdeen Christmas Village lingers on.
A survey on the six-week festive extravaganza shows the event, staged by Aberdeen Inspired, Codona’s and Aberdeen City Council, was rated excellent by visitors who flocked along to get into the Christmas spirit.
And 88% of visitors to the Broad Street event said it had a positive impact on their perception of Aberdeen while 76% said it had increased their pride in the city.
You can find out more here.
Image credit - Aberdeen Inspired
Aberdeen Maritime Museum ready to welcome a tide of visitors
Aberdeen Maritime Museum is shipshape and open again, ready to welcome visitors wanting to learn the fascinating story of the Granite City’s rich seafaring history and tradition.
The popular attraction on Shiprow had been closed since October last year for the installation of a new lift and a refresh of the venue but burst back into life on last month.
It now boasts a new display, Wreck And Rescue, telling the story of dramatic shipwrecks and daring efforts to save lives, and also offers a new, fun mini-play area for children.
You can read more here.
Meet the Levy Payer - Aberdeen Performing Arts
Meet the Levy Payer - Aberdeen Performing Arts
It’s curtain up on Aberdeen Performing Arts as Andy Kite, their Head of Marketing and Communications at Aberdeen Performing Arts, tells us more about this glittering organisation and its plans for the coming months.
You can read Andy’s interview here.