The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 has announced a significant wave of new sponsors, joining previously confirmed partners in supporting this summer's must-attend event.
The latest businesses and organisations to sign up include the University as well as Boskalis, Clarksons Port Services, Dales Marine, DC Thomson, Glen Garioch, Greenwell Equipment, Sea-Cargo, Shell, Streamline Shipping Group, Targe Towing and TotalEnergies.
Professor Peter Edwards, Vice-Principal Regional Engagement at the University, said: “World renowned, international in its approach, collaborative by nature and always looking to the horizon - we share many of the traits which make the Tall Ships Races such a special and unforgettable experience.
"A community of more than 130 nationalities, we are also more than just an ancient university with a deep connection to the region’s maritime history. We are an active champion for our local community and are delighted to be supporting the 2025 Races and showcasing the best of the North-east of Scotland.”
The festival - billed as Europe’s largest free family event – takes place between 19-22 July and nearly 50 Tall Ships have already signed up from South America, the Middle East and Europe which will create a dazzling parade of sail.
The Tall Ships Aberdeen 'Quayside Concerts' in Peterson Seabase - a freight yard being transformed into one of Scotland’s biggest outdoor music venues – will feature three nights of ticketed events with major headline acts, and a free gig on Sunday night featuring renowned Scottish headliners.
This is alongside an exciting free events programme, featuring renowned Scottish headliners on the Sunday night and a vibrant schedule of daytime, family-friendly entertainment that is expected to draw an estimated 400,000 visits to Aberdeen.
Councillor Martin Greig, Chair of Aberdeen’s Tall Ships 2025 organising committee, said: “The Tall Ships experience will have a massive, positive impact on Aberdeen and the region. The importance of the Tall Ships is reflected in the support that has been given by our generous sponsors.
“I am absolutely delighted that high-profile partners have agreed to contribute so positively to make the event a success. This is the biggest event that Aberdeen, and its region, has seen in almost 30 years. The support from these distinguished businesses is truly appreciated."
The new supporters join previously announced sponsors ASCO, Aspect: The Strategic Communications Experts, Balmoral Group, Equinor, Global Maritime, John Lawrie Metals, OPITO, Peterson Energy Logistics and Serica Energy.
Aberdeen is the only UK host port for the Tall Ships Races this summer and - based on the experience of previous host ports – the event stands to inject tens of millions of pounds into the city and wider economy.
Adrian Watson, chief executive of Aberdeen Inspired, said: “Everyone involved in the Tall Ships Races Aberdeen is delighted by the wave of support shown by businesses and organisations getting on board as sponsors. We can’t thank them enough and I would urge others to become sponsors, too.
“Their contribution is invaluable in making the spectacular event in July the best it can be, while leaving a lasting legacy for the city’s economy and its reputation for hosting large-scale events that can attract hundreds of thousands of visits.”
The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 is supported through EventScotland’s International Events Funding Programme.