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Information on travelling to the Tall Ships Races Aberdeen.
Travelling to the Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025
The Tall Ships Races will come to Aberdeen from the 19 - 22 July, with a standalone concert planned for Friday 18 July.
It is expected that tens of thousands of spectators will attend the event. To minimise road traffic congestion and reduce the carbon footprint of the event, the organisers are recommending that spectators consider the use of public transport or car sharing where possible. Those staying in the local area should consider active travel (walking, wheeling or cycling).
Four Park & Ride (P&R) services will also be in operation from Bridge of Don P&R, Craibstone P&R, P&J Live P&R (surface parking) and Kingswells P&R, with services running up to every 15 minutes.
Due to limited Park & Ride capacity and expected demand, we recommend booking your tickets early to guarantee your space and avoid disappointment.
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Local Area Restrictions
To safely accommodate the expected audience, a number of parking restrictions and road closures will be in place throughout the City Centre.
These will be enforced by Aberdeen City Council and Police Scotland in order to minimise disruption to local residents and businesses, assist traffic flow and increase safety and security for all road users.
Please do not drive to Torry to see The Tall Ships. This is a residential area and there is not enough parking available. If you are planning on travelling to Torry Battery, please consider walking, cycling, or using the public bus services instead of travelling by car.
For more information on local restrictions, please visit the Community & Resident Information page.
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Further information to plan your journey in Scotland can be found on the Traveline website.
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