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This Saturday Aberdeen's two universities go head to head in the annual Aberdeen Asset Management Universities' Boat Race.
The event is Scotland’s longest running boat race, and will see crews from the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University battle it out against each other in a gruelling 3.5km race from the Bridge of Dee to Aberdeen Boat Club, starting at 4pm.
The University of Aberdeen will be out for revenge following their defeat last year, and the crew of nine has been hand-picked by Aberdeen University Boat Club (AUBC) President Ian Walker on the basis of their technique and determination.
Event schedule:2.35pm - Alumni crews race
2.55pm - Universities’ Second Crew Race
3.40pm - The media challenge race - reigning champions Original 106 FM take on challengers Evening Express, STV and BBC in a short-course doubles race.
4.00pm - title race then takes place at 4.00pm, followed by the presentation of trophies at 4.30pm.
Spectator Information:Spectators are free to stand along the length of the course to cheer on the crews, however the best viewing locations are considered the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, the Wellington Suspension Bridge and the finish line at Aberdeen Boat Club.
For students wishing to attend the boat race, a number of free shuttle buses have been arranged. The University of Aberdeen spectators bus will pick up from Hillhead Turning Circle (12.15pm), Aberdeen Sports Village (12.30pm) and the Tilted Wig, Union Street (12.45pm).
You can find more information on the event here.
- Venue
- River Dee -