Business Promotions
Discover a range of special promotions from local businesses across Aberdeen as the city welcomes the return of The Tall Ships Races to the city. From exclusive offers to unique experiences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during Europe's largest free family event.
Food & Drink
Amarone - Aperitivo Hour
Join us for Aperitivo Hour where every drink comes with a free Italian-inspired tapas. Available 2.00pm - 6.00pm, Monday - Sunday. Promotion dates: 19-22 July 2025.
Amarone - 2 courses from £24.95pp
Sunday lunch with live jazz at Amarone Aberdeen with 2 courses from £24.95 Promotion dates: 19-22 July 2025.
Amarone - Breakfast
Breakfast served daily from 9.00am Saturday - Sunday and 10.00am Monday - Friday. Promotion dates: 19-22 July 2025.
O’Malley’s Irish Bar & Kitchen - 10% off Big Mannys’ Pizza & Burgers
10% off Big Mannys’ Pizza & Big Mannys’ Burgers served in-house at O’Malley’s Irish Bar & Kitchen. Please quote ‘Tall Ships’ or ‘Festival of the Sea’ when paying bill or ordering food. Promotion dates: 15-28 July.
Cafe Andaluz - 3 tapas from £19.95pp
Sharing the very best of Spain, from tender meats to fresh seafood and vibrant vegetarian options; it’s all about good food, good company, and endless reasons to keep the conversation flowing. Available Monday-Thursday 12.00pm - 6.30pm and Friday 12.00pm
Cafe Andaluz - 3 tapas & dessert from £24.95pp
Sunday dinner, Cafe Andaluz style, skip the ordinary with 3 tapas and dessert from £24.95 per person. Available Sunday, all day. Promotion dates: 15-28 July.
Cafe Andaluz - Breakfast
Breakfast at Cafe Andaluz is here to brighten your mornings. Served daily from 10.00am, we’ve got all the goodness to get you started. Promotion dates: 15-28 July.
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel - Afternoon Tea from £25.00pp
Join us for a special Maritime Themed Afternoon Tea, celebrating the excitement of The Tall Ships Races. Available from 12.00pm - 4.00pm. Advance booking is essential. Promotion dates: 18-20 July.
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel - Grab & Go Lunch from £12.00pp
Pick up a delicious Grab & Go Lunch, available 12.00pm–4.00pm. Perfect for enjoying on the move. Advance booking is essential. Promotion dates: 18-20 July.
Macdonald Norwood Hall - Afternoon Tea with Cocktail from £25.00pp
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with a special afternoon tea celebrating the sea, beach and shore. Available between 12.00pm - 4.30pm. Quote 'Tall Ships Afternoon Tea' when booking. Promotion dates: 15-28 July.
Aloft Aberdeen TECA – Fish, Chips & Fierce Beer for £20.00pp
Come aboard Aloft and raise a glass to the Tall Ships! where we're serving up a hearty local favourite with a craft beer twist. No booking required - just sail in and enjoy! Promotion dates: 15-28 July.
Krakatoa - 10% Off Shipwreck Cocktail
Celebrate Tall Ships 2025 with us with live music Friday - Sunday and 10% off our Shipwreck cocktail. Promotion dates: 15-28 July.
King Kebab and Pizza - 20% OFF all selected items
20% off all kebabs, wraps, burgers, and pizzas when you quote "Tall Ships Aberdeen" at the counter. Promotion valid 19 - 22 July
King Kebab and Pizza - Buy One Pizza, Get One Half Price
Buy One Pizza, Get One Half Price during Tall Ships between 12 PM – 5 PM throughout the festival
King Kebab and Pizza - Free portion of chips with any large meal purchased after 9 PM.
Sail into King Kebab & Pizza during Tall Ships weekend and fuel your adventure with delicious, freshly prepared food at unbeatable prices. Don’t forget to say “Tall Ships Aberdeen” at the till to unlock your offers!
King Kebabs and Pizza - Family Feast Deal
2 large pizzas, 2 sides, and 2 drinks for just £19.99 on Saturday & Sunday (20–21 July)
Glen Garioch Distillery - Complimentary Gift Bag
Receive a complimentary gift bag when you book an experience at Glen Garioch between 19 July - 1 October 2025. Use code GGTS25 at checkout to claim your gift.
Mackies 19.2 - The Tall Ships Sundae School
Design and create your own ice cream sundae at The Tall Ships Sundae School on 20 July.
Mackies 19.2 - Ice Cream Specials
Mermaid Ice Cream - Blue Raspberry & Chocolate Turtles, Sailors Delight – Bourbon Vanilla ice cream with sea salted caramel ripple and crushed salted pretzels, and Sea Breeze Sorbet – refreshing mint and lime sorbet.
Noose and Monkey - Themed Cocktails and Seafood Special
We will be offering two themed cocktails for Tall Ships as well as a seafood special of oysters and Bloody Mary shots. Promotion will run from 15 - 28 July.
Lost Loch Spirits - Limited Edition Rum
A new spiced rum from Lost Loch Spirits to celebrate the Tall Ships coming to Aberdeen. Called Lost Seas, this will be a limited edition. Available from 15 - 28 July.
Ibis Hotel Aberdeen City Centre - Rooftop Beer Garden
Opening especially for Tall Ship Races Aberdeen, Ibis Hotel will have a unique rooftop beer garden with unobstructed views of the Tall Ships in Port of Aberdeen. (*subject to ongoing planning). Opens 15 July.
Leonardo Hotels - Tall Ships Afternoon Tea
We’re offering a delightful afternoon tea for £25 per person or £32 with a glass of Prosecco. To reserve your table, please call 01224 381 200 (option 5) or email Aberdeen_reception@leonardohotels.com. Please quote “Tall Ships Afternoon Tea” when booking.
The Old School House – Taste of Scotland offer
Enjoy a nip of malt of the month, two half pints of Scottish lagers or beers, and a taster of haggis, neeps & tatties with whisky sauce. From £10 (*price may vary depending on drinks selected). Promotion dates: 15-28 July 2025.
The Old School House Garden party – Saturday 19th July, 12–9pm
Live music in the garden plus free kids face painting when you buy a kids meal (12–4pm).
Bubble CiTea – Buy one, get 50% off a large fruit tea
Celebrate Tall Ships Aberdeen with Bubble CiTea! Buy any seasonal drink and get 50% off a large fruit tea. Show the “Tall Ships Aberdeen” poster at the till. Offer valid 19–22 July 2025.
Park Inn by Radisson – Tall Ships BBQ kids party £10 per child
Join Park Inn on Sunday 20 July, 12–4pm for a fun kids' BBQ party on the deck! Includes food, games & DJ tunes. Adults go free. Book now! Offer valid 19–20 July 2025.
Glenhouse – Tall Ships special event menu £25 per person
Enjoy 3 courses with a Tall Ships cocktail. Venue under renovation—details coming soon. Offer valid 15–28 July 2025.
The House of Botanicals - Tall Ships Tastings
Celebrate Aberdeen's maritime history and explore the historic trade and importation of teas, coffees, rum, wines and exotic botanicals found in many gins and spiced rums today. The Tall Ships Tasting Discovery Session will run on 18 July from 6-8pm.
Gio's by La Lombarda - Taste of the Sea menu
Discover the 'Taste of the Sea' menu throughout July! Opening hours will be extended during The Tall Ships Races and will be open daily from 9am to midnight. Booking is recommended.
Siam Cottage - 2 courses for £20
Enjoy 2 courses for £20 or 2 courses with a glass of wine or beer for £25 during the Tall Ships Races.
MacBeans Coffee Roaster and Tea Specialist - Unique tea blends
Attention tea and coffee lovers! Experience the AberBEANS coffee trilogy of three 250g bags of MacBeans Aberdeen coffee blends and the Aberdeen White Star tea blend that celebrates the shipping company operating the city's famous tea clipper Thermopylae t
210 Bistro - Tall Ships Menu
Taste a yummy Tall Ships menu with local, seasonal cooking, including the Aberdeen landed lobster! Available all day from Friday 19 to Tuesday 22 July
OGV Taproom - 20% discount
The perfect stop for craft beer and drinks with a relaxed and friendly vibe just a 10 minute walk from the harbour. Quote TallShips2025 at the bar to claim 20% discount.
Shopping
Highland Moss - 20% off Marimo Moss Ball Eco-Jar Kits
A compact, water-inspired botanical set that’s perfect as a gift or a calming keepsake from the festival. In-store mention 'Tall Ships Aberdeen' or use code 'TALLSHIPS2025' online at checkout. Promotion dates: 15-28 July.
Yorkshire Building Society - Mini Money Minds Session
On Saturday 19 July we'll be hosting a pirate themed mini money minds session for children to learn about money.
Yorkshire Building Society - Book Mark Craft Session
On Saturday 19 July we'll have a craft session where you can make your our nautical book mark.
Yorkshire Building Society - History of Aberdeen Quiz
From the 1 June - 22 July we'll have a free History of Aberdeen quiz in-store. All are welcome and we'll also be offering free tea, coffee and biscuits.
Yorkshire Building Society - Children's Drawing Competition
From the 1 June - 22 July we'll have a free children’s Tall Ship drawing competition in-store. All are welcome and we'll also be offering free tea, coffee and biscuits.
The Perfume Shop - Free goodie bag
Receive a goodie bag with a £60 spend or more quoting “Tall Ships Aberdeen” at Union Square branch. Promotion valid 15 - 28 July.
Seasalt Cornwall - 20% off all full price items
20% off all full price items from 19 to 22 July - offer exclusive to the Aberdeen store.
Button Stance Tailoring - Get your own pea-coat made
Get your own tailored pea-coat made during Tall Ships! 15% discount if you order 2 or more. Promotion valid from 15 - 28 July.
East Grampian Coastal Partnership (EGCP) - A3 Poster & Postcard
Designed by John Watson, Foyer Design, and Aberdeen artist Ian Thomson. Vibrant keepsakes to celebrate Tall Ships 2025. Get yours today online or visit their stall on the quayside during the event! Promotion dates: 15-28 July 2025.
Saks Salon Union Square – free Ghd styling oil + 15% off Kerastase
Get a free £35 Ghd styling oil with any Ghd electrical product. Plus, 15% off 3 full-price Kerastase homecare items (excl. travel & gift sets). Offer valid 15–28 July 2025.
VDub Adventures - 10% off all VDub Adventure campervan hires
Celebrate the Tall Ships Races in style with 10% off all VDub Adventure campervan hires during race week! To claim your discount, submit an enquiry via the VDub Adventure website quoting 'Tall Ships'.
Breathing Space Studio - 30% discount
Take a moment to relax with a 30% discount for Pilates and yoga classes at the studio. Claim your discount with the code tallships.
Aberdeen Football Club - 10% off Stadium Tours
Take in the dressing room, see historic memorabilia and even see the hallowed Pittodrie turf of Aberdeen Football Club, 2025 Scottish Cup Winners! Enjoy 10% off a stadium tour with code "Tall Ships" at booking.
The Vault Aberdeen - 20% Discount
Experience a unique escape room experience in the heart of the city and enjoy a 20% discount using the code TallShips2025 at checkout. This discount code is only valid from 19-22 July.
Leisure, Culture & Arts
UniVRse - 20% discount
20% discount off bookings using code 'TallShips2025' at checkout. Promotion dates: 19-22 July 2025.
Hobbycraft Aberdeen - Colouring Competition
We've launched our colouring in competition to win a crafty sea inspired hamper. The free Tall Ships colouring in sheet can be picked up in-store and has been designed by our colleague and art student Lily Moody. Closing date Sunday 27 July 2025.
Hobbycraft Aberdeen - Free Craft Session
We'll be offering a free crafty session in-store to make a sailors hat. Drop in between 10.00am - 2.00pm. Promotion dates: 19-22 July.
The Butterworth Gallery - Online Tall Ships & Maritime Exhibition
An exhibition of Howard Butterworth’s maritime work, featuring original artwork of The Tall Ships, Scottish fishing boats, picturesque harbours, and fresh seascapes from across Scotland and Spain. Promotion dates: May - August.
The Butterworth Gallery - Tall Ships ‘Flying Colours’ print £30.00
A new release from The Butterworth Gallery to commemorate the return of The Tall Ships. 'Flying Colours' 29cm x 36cm print captures The Tall Ships second visit to Aberdeen in 1997. Promotion dates: 15-28 July.
The Butterworth Gallery - 20% off The Maritime Collection Print Editions
A selection of Howard Butterworth's maritime Print Editions including Scottish fishing boats, The Tall ships Races, boatyards, coastal towns & harbours, and fresh seascapes from across Scotland and Europe. Use code 'SEAFEST20' at checkout. Promotion dates
The Butterworth Gallery - Free Online Jigsaw Competition
Complete the free online puzzle and the fastest time will win a copy of the ‘Flying Colours’ print. To enter complete the jigsaw, take a screenshot of your time and email it to enquiries@thebutterworthgallery.com. Competition closes: 28 July 2025.
Th Butterworth Gallery - Tall Ships blog
The Tall Ships Race is returning to Aberdeen this summer, nearly three decades after their memorable visits in 1991 and 1997. Renowned artist Howard Butterworth captured the essence of both these visits.
Alzheimer Scotland - Hot Drinks and Toilet Facilities
Relax with a hot drink, or access the toilet facilities at our Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre on King Street during Tall Ships 19 - 22 July.
Peacock Visual Arts - 'Print Your Own' Screenprint Poster
Free tall ships themed "print your own" screenprint poster workshops during the Tall Ships weekend 20 - 21 July. Participants will be able to pull their own screenprint poster and take it home as a keep sake of this special event.
Peacock Visual Arts - Special Origami Boat Packs
A limited number of special origami boat packs will be given away to the first 30 visitors each day over the Tall Ships long weekend. These can be collected from the Worm at 11 Castle Street - 1 per group
Drummonds Aberdeen – Free live music
Celebrate Tall Ships 2025 with Drummonds from Friday to Sunday. Enjoy a great lineup of live gigs in the heart of Aberdeen. All shows are free entry and open to anyone aged 14 and over. Dates: 18 - 20 July 2025.
Hilton Aberdeen TECA – Sail & Gogh stay for £159 per night
Celebrate Tall Ships 2025 with a stylish harbour stay – includes breakfast, spa access & £5 off parking. Van Gogh experience nearby (tickets sold separately). Book by phone (01224 98411) or email. Offer valid 15–28 July 2025.
Aloft Aberdeen TECA – Sail & Gogh stay for £129 per room
Celebrate the Festival of the Sea, Tall Ships & Van Gogh experience with Aloft! Enjoy breakfast, Wi-Fi, £5 parking – and kids eat free! Book now – subject to availability. Guest supplements apply. Offer valid 15–28 July 2025.
Tivoli Theatre – free tours of Aberdeen’s oldest theatre
Located just across from the harbour, Tivoli Theatre welcomes visitors to explore its beautiful Victorian auditorium. Free access from 10am to 4pm, 19-22 July 2025.
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel – Concert Stay Packages from £199
Don’t miss out! Celebrate Tall Ships 2025 with concert stay packages including overnight stay, breakfast, tickets to top acts, leisure access & free parking. From £199 per room. Valid 19–22 July 2025.
Scot Free Tours - free walking tour of Aberdeen
Join us for a special Tall Ships free walking tour of Aberdeen City Centre and learn more about the city's social history, it's quirky residents and how it got to where it is today.
Hotels & Accommodation
Hampton by Hilton Aberdeen Airport – 15% off best available rate
Quote “Tall Ships Aberdeen” at the till during the festival to unlock offers, including 15% off rooms at Hampton by Hilton Aberdeen Airport. Select your dates, click ‘Special Rates’ and enter corporate code 3483181. Offer valid 15–28 July 2025.
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel - Tall Ships and Tunes Package
Make the most of the music and maritime music with an exclusive Tall Ships & Tunes Getaway, combining luxury, live music and a stunning city stay. Packages start from £250 and include an overnight stay for two in a stylish room, full Scottish breakfast th
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