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The
Aberdeen Line
The Aberdeen Line built over 100 Tall Ships from the Walter Hood Shipyard in Aberdeen, in the very place the Tall Ships will be berthed as part of the Tall Ships Race of 2025.
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As such, it is a fitting opportunity to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the incorporation of one of the world's most important shipping innovators with many of the ships returning home to Aberdeen.
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Pictured is the Thermopylae competing in the Great Tea Race *this image was made using AI
The
Sea Cadets
The funds raised from our events will support Sea Cadets - Aberdeen with in refurbishing the galley and mess and providing accessible facilities.
The Sea Cadets teach nautical skills to help foster interpersonal growth for people aged 11 - 24. The Sea Cadets - Aberdeen training area has not been properly refurbished since it was built in 1936.
Tall Ships Race
Aberdeen 2025
The Aberdeen Line 200 Committee are supporting Tall Ships Race - Aberdeen with the provision of a series of historical events and displays that aim to provide visitors with historical and cultural context and background to the Aberdeen Line, the importance of Aberdeen in the building of Tall Ships, and the world changing innovations that were developed by the construction of Clipper ships.
Walking Trails
Embark on two unique heritage trails exploring Aberdeen’s rich maritime past. The Maritime History Trail celebrates the Tall Ships Races and 200 years of the Aberdeen Line, guiding you through 14 stops around the historic port and Footdee, with stories of Clipper ships and harbour life.
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The Tea Trail uncovers Aberdeen’s role in bringing tea to the table, revealing the city's global connections. Both trails blend storytelling with heritage, bringing history to life for all ages.
About the
Committee
The Aberdeen Line 200 Committee was created following a dinner in October 2022 that celebrated the Last Great Tea Race of 1872. between two ships: Cutty Sark and The Aberdeen Line's Thermopylae.
Thermopylae was widely recognised as the fastest Tall Ship in the world and it is fitting that she was built in Aberdeen.
Our Sponsors
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Through our partnership with Sea Cadets - Aberdeen, the Aberdeen Line 200 historical resources are generously supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players this funding will be instrumental in sharing and preserving our history, and enhancing our heritage trail maps and historical displays, which will be featured at the Tall Ships Aberdeen event. By supporting the Aberdeen Line 200 Committee passion, the Heritage Fund has also helped the Sea Cadets Aberdeen, enabling us to raise further funds to support their invaluable work.​
