Decision Maker: Finance and Resources Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 31, 2025

Purpose:

Content: (1)      celebrate the success of Tall Ships Aberdeen 2025, delivered by Team Aberdeen led by Aberdeen City Council, Port of Aberdeen and Aberdeen Inspired working in partnership, which saw over 400,000 visits to Aberdeen; (2)      thank all the hundreds of staff, volunteers, corporate sponsors, and young people; (3)      note an evaluation report is being prepared to allow partners to fully understand the positive impact the Tall Ships has had on our city; and (4)      in the meantime, instruct the Chief Officer - City Development and Regeneration, working with the Port of Aberdeen and Aberdeen Inspired, to engage with Sail Training International around the options to bring the Tall Ships back to Aberdeen in the future, noting that an evaluation report  on Tall Ships 2025 will be prepared for November’s Finance and Resources Committee.