The Tall Ships festival could sail back into Aberdeen within years – with an official bid to bring the spectacle back being prepared already.
Head of the council’s Tall Ships committee, Martin Greig, has told the Press & Journal that he has begun preparing the city’s case to bring the event back “as soon as 2029 or 2030”.
The festival brought a huge boost to Aberdeen, bringing about 400,000 visitors to the city, along with a massive uplift to bars, shops and restaurants.
And Mr Greig is hoping that showing how the economic boost “far outweighed” the cost of staging the event will help to present a compelling case.
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Russell Borthwick, Chief Executive at Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, said: “The return of the Tall Ships in 2025 was an overwhelming success for Aberdeen – showcasing our city to the world, bringing communities together, and delivering a real boost for local businesses.
“We would strongly welcome, and support, the opportunity to bid again for a swift return. Hosting such a prestigious international event reinforces our reputation as a vibrant, outward-looking region and provides another chance to build on the momentum created this summer.”