That this House congratulates Aberdeen City Council, the Port of Aberdeen, Aberdeen Inspired, and all those involved in the success of the Tall Ships Races 2025, which called at the Granite City from 19 to 22 July 2025 as part of their international voyage; notes that the return of the Tall Ships brought almost 50 vessels to Aberdeen Harbour, marking the first time the event has been held in the city since 1997, nearly 30 years ago; recognises that the four-day event attracted over 400,000 visits to the city, drawing thousands from near and far to witness the spectacle and participate in a diverse programme of events across Aberdeen, including performances by a range of artists and major acts such as Deacon Blue, Ministry of Sound, and the Kaiser Chiefs; praises folk-rock band Tide Lines for their quayside concert that raised more than £30,000 for Aberdeen RNLI; commends the dedicated volunteers and staff whose contributions were essential to the festival’s success, and expresses gratitude to the emergency services who remained on standby throughout, ensuring the event was conducted safely and peacefully; thanks Sail Trail International for bringing this remarkable event to our shores; and hopes that Aberdeen sees a return of the Tall Ships in the near future.
