Sail trainees to embark on tall ships adventure
Six trainees from Sail Training Shetland (STS) will take part in the Tall Ships race between the Aland Islands and Poland.
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Sail Training Shetland completes most successful year
One hundred young sail trainees took part in the Tall Ships Races, hailed as the most successful year by Sail Training Shetland. Fifty fully funded…
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Right royal performance from Queen II
Queen II performed before a packed main stage at Holmsgarth last night. The tribute act to the long-running group fronted by the late Freddie Mercury…
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Lengthy queues warning after wristband forgeries
Tall ships organisers have warned revellers to expect longer queues, amid concerns over wristband forgeries. Visitors to the Holmsgarth venue have been told a full…
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WATCH: Fireworks bring colour and light to tall ships
Shetland’s role in the Tall Ships Races proved spectacular last night, with a fantastic firework display. It came as funfair rides brought family entertainment, and…
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WATCH: Entertainment continues at tall ships festival
Crowds in Lerwick continued to be entertained by musicians at the tall ships tonight (Thursday). The popular Shetland folk group Fullsceilidh Spelemannslag were among those…
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Lerwick hosting Tall Ships Races officially begins
Lerwick has officially begun its tenure as a host port of the Tall Ships Races today (Wednesday). All 37 ships taking part in the cruise…
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WATCH: Swan arrives for the tall ships party
Shetland’s very own “tall ship” has arrived in Lerwick to huge cheers. The Swan was given a rousing reception by a gathering of Vikings as…
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WATCH: Tall ships begin to sail into Lerwick
The first of the tall ships sailed in to Lerwick Harbour this morning (Monday). The Norwegian Class D ship Loyal was first to arrive, followed…
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Swan suffers engine trouble in first tall ships race
The first leg of the Tall Ships Races began on Monday but without the Swan after she encountered some engine trouble. As the crew made…
READ FULL STORYHistoric vessel named among prestigious flagships 2023
The Swan will host a flag-hoisting ceremony to celebrate becoming a National Historic Ships UK (NHS-UK) Flagship of the Year on Friday, 16th June. The…
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Pubs could remain open til 3am during Tall Ships
Pubs in Lerwick, Scalloway, Cullivoe and Baltasound could be allowed to remain open until 3am over the course of the Tall Ships Races in July….
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Tribute to rock final night of Tall Ships Races
Entertainment at the Tall Ships Races will be rounded off with a Queen tribute act topping the bill on the Saturday night. The full line…
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Tall Ships visitors to stay in AHS halls of residence
The Anderson High School halls of residence will be used as holiday accommodation by people coming to Shetland for this summer’s Tall Ships Races. Children’s…
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