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.
Aberdeen Tall Ships: Dockside Diaries
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.
Then, Jill Simpson from Charlie House shares insights into how charities benefit from the Curated on the Quayside market, explaining how it boosts community engagement, awareness, and essential funding for third-sector organisations like Charlie House.
And yes, Jill (who is also a scout leader), felt the heat in our “Knot or Not?” quiz. Did she walk the plank? Tune in to find out!
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For full details on The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025, including schedules, ticket info, volunteering, and updates, visit www.tallshipsaberdeen.com.
