Aberdeen Tall Ships: Dockside Diaries
Aberdeen Tall Ships: Dockside Diaries
Podcast Description
Aberdeen Tall Ships: Dockside Diaries takes you inside the heart of Aberdeen’s biggest maritime celebration. Hosts Sara Milne and Pete McIntosh bring you interviews with city leaders, sponsors, trainee sailors, sustainability champions, and more. Discover exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the Discovery Zone, Captain’s Dinner, sustainability efforts, and the Parade of Sail, plus the vibrant concert line-up that brings this event to life. Join us as we sail through Aberdeen’s unforgettable transformation.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as maritime culture, community impact, sustainability, and personal growth. Specific episodes cover topics like the significance of the Captain’s Dinner, the journey of trainee sailors transitioning into mentorship roles, and the Port of Aberdeen's initiatives towards net-zero ambitions. Regular features also include behind-the-scenes stories, events, and engaging quizzes, providing a mix of entertainment and educational content.
Aberdeen Tall Ships: Dockside Diaries takes you inside the heart of Aberdeen’s biggest maritime celebration. Hosts Sara Milne and Pete McIntosh bring you interviews with city leaders, sponsors, trainee sailors, sustainability champions, and more.
Discover exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the Discovery Zone, Captain’s Dinner, sustainability efforts, and the Parade of Sail, plus the vibrant concert line-up that brings this event to life.
Join us as we sail through Aberdeen’s unforgettable transformation.
In this episode of Aberdeen Tall Ships: Dockside Diaries, hosts Sara and Pete welcome Sir Jim Milne, Chairman & MD of Balmoral Group, to explore why Balmoral is backing the prestigious Captain’s Dinner and what this iconic event signifies for Aberdeen.
Sir Jim (or Jimmy to us) also shares some captivating stories from his life and career, from leaving school at just 14 to running a major engineering firm.
And yes… you’ll find out whether he walked the virtual plank in our signature “Knot or Not?” feature.
Don’t miss this insightful, personal, and slightly cheeky conversation!
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For full details on The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025, including schedules, ticket info, volunteering, and updates, visit www.tallshipsaberdeen.com.
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