Aberdeen Tall Ships: Dockside Diaries
Aberdeen Tall Ships: Dockside Diaries takes you inside the heart of Aberdeen’s biggest maritime celebration. Hosts Sara Milne and Pete McIntosh bring you interviews with city leaders, sponsors, trainee sailors, sustainability champions, and more.
Discover exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the Discovery Zone, Captain’s Dinner, sustainability efforts, and the Parade of Sail, plus the vibrant concert line-up that brings this event to life.
Join us as we sail through Aberdeen’s unforgettable transformation.
Podcasting since 2025 • 6 episodes
Aberdeen Tall Ships: Dockside Diaries
Latest Episodes
Episode 6: The Captain’s Table
In this episode of Aberdeen Tall Ships: Dockside Diaries, hosts Sara and Pete welcome Sir Jim Milne, Chairman & MD of Balmoral Group, to explore why Balmoral is backing the prestigious Captain’s Dinner and what t...
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Episode 5: Sailing for Good – Sustainability & Community Impact
Join Pete and Sara as they uncover how Aberdeen is steering toward a greener maritime future. Sara highlights the Port of Aberdeen’s net-zero ambitions, including shore power, EVs, HVO fuel, solar, and waste initiatives.<...
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Episode 4: From Trainee to Mentor – A Voyage of Growth
Join hosts Sara and Pete as they share an inspiring journey from sail trainee to mentor. In this episode, they speak with Colleen Grains, a former trainee who sailed from Dunkirk to Aberdeen and is now guiding the next...
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Episode 3: Anchors of Innovation – University of Aberdeen
Join Sara and Pete as they explore the bright minds behind The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025. In this episode, they chat with Rachel Elliott from the University of Aberdeen about the Discovery Zone and more! Le...
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Episode 2: Music on the Quayside - The Soundtrack of the Tall Ships
Join hosts Sara and Pete as they tap into the vibrant beats of The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025.They sit down with Chris Coull from Peterson Energy Logistics to explore how a working yard is transformed into a stunning
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