News

March 22nd, 2023
TotalEnergies confirmed as Tall Ships host port sponsor

ENERGY company TotalEnergies is the latest firm to be confirmed as one of the host port sponsors for this summer’s Tall Ships Races. The company will be providing volunteers from within its own staff to help deliver the event, which stops in Lerwick from 26-29 July.

March 8th, 2023
Peat & Diesel named as second Tall Ships headline act

STORNOWAY musical sensations Peat & Diesel have been unveiled as the second main headliner for this summer’s Tall Ships Races in Lerwick.

March 1st, 2023
Transport provider NorthLink signs up to sponsor Tall Ships

Ferry operator NorthLink has come on board as one of the sponsors for this summer’s Tall Ships in Lerwick. The transport provider is offering discounted fares to support crew changes for ships that have crew members who are either joining or leaving their vessel in Lerwick.

February 10th, 2023
Tide Lines confirmed as a headline act for Tall Ships

One of Scotland’s leading young rock bands has been unveiled as the first headliner for this summer’s Tall Ships Races in Lerwick.

January 25th, 2023
Calling all Traders

Shetland Tall Ships Ltd is inviting applications from traders who would like to sell goods at the Tall Ships Races event in Lerwick this summer. Stall spaces will be made available at Albert Wharf and Holmsgarth for the sale of goods, or for the promotion of a business or organisation.

January 13th, 2023
First Music Acts Revealed

Top Scottish instrumental folk group, The Peatbog Faeries; Shetland's own Fiddler's Bid and The Revellers; and a New Orleans-style brass band are among the first music acts to be announced as part of the amazing music line-up for this summer's Tall Ships event in Lerwick.

January 11th, 2023
Still time to sign up to volunteer for the Tall Ships

THERE is still time for anyone interested in being a volunteer at the Tall Ships this summer to get involved. Shetland Tall Ships Ltd. is still looking to recruit VIP liaison officers, stewards, marshals and event information advisors for the four-day event, running from 26-29 July.

January 11th, 2023
Grampian Training Services appointed to provide first aid cover

SHETLAND Tall Ships Ltd has appointed Grampian Training Services to provide first aid cover at this summer’s four-day event in Lerwick. There are currently no commercial first aid services available in the islands following a decision by the Red Cross to discontinue its provision a few years ago.

December 7th, 2022
Ocean Kinetics confirmed as Tall Ships sponsor

ONE of the key players in Shetland’s marine industry, Ocean Kinetics, has been confirmed as a sponsor for next summer’s Tall Ships event in Lerwick.

November 30th, 2022
Harbours confirmed for Cruise in Company event

SEVERAL Scottish locations have been confirmed as guest harbours for a 2023 Cruise in Company event ahead of next summer’s Tall Ships Races arriving in Lerwick.

November 23rd, 2022
More vessels sign up for Tall Ships following valuable conference trip

A DELEGATION from Shetland Tall Ships Ltd recently attended the Sail Training International conference in Las Palmas to present plans for the event in Lerwick next summer.

November 9th, 2022
Caterers wanted to put local produce at heart of Tall Ships event

THE ORGANISERS of next summer’s Tall Ships Races are appealing to local catering and bar providers to come forward and ensure the event showcases the very best of Shetland’s local produce.