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 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 this iconic event signifies for Aberdeen.
Sir Jim (or Jimmy to us) also shares some captivating stories from his life and career, from leaving school at just 14 to running a major engineering firm.
And yes… you’ll find out whether he walked the virtual plank in our signature “Knot or Not?” feature.
Don’t miss this insightful, personal, and slightly cheeky conversation!
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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.
