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Gallery: Tall Ships bring adventure to Port of Aberdeen

Only 400 lucky north-east residents got the chance to visit the grand three-masted barque Statsraad Lehmkuhl.

Statsraad Lehmkuhl and Bima Suci tall ships at Aberdeen harbour on a visit before the the 2025 Tall Ship Races
Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Statsraad Lehmkuhl and Bima Suci tall ships at Aberdeen harbour on a visit before the the 2025 Tall Ship Races Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

Lucky north-east residents have had a sneak peek at the magnificent tall ships at the Port of Aberdeen.

The ships have sailed into town offering the public a preview of what to expect when the races make a much-anticipated return in 2025.

The Norwegian three-masted barque Statsraad Lehmkuhl, which was built in 1914, wowed people with its grandeur.

Only 400 people were lucky enough to snap up tickets to explore the illustrious ship and taste authentic Norwegian cuisine onboard.

Indonesian Navy training ship, Bima Suci, was also in town.

Our photographer, Darrell Benns, was in the harbour to capture locals and tourists as they found their sea legs.

Have a browse through the best pictures below.

Statsraad Lehmkuhl sailed into the city on Saturday morning.
The Statsraad Lehmkuhl and Bima Suci tall ships were visited by the Aberdeen public on Saturday.
Regina Erich and her husband, Allan Sutherland, onboard the Statsraad Lehmkuhl.
Rachel Paterson and her son, seven-year-old Nathan.
The Bima Suci tall ship at Aberdeen harbour on a visit before the 2025 Tall Ship Races.
Statsraad Lehmkuhl tall ship at Aberdeen harbour.
The tall ships attract an audience.
The helm (steering wheel) makes for a grand feature.
Admiring the Tall shops.
A view from a different angle.
A great day out!
The tall ship bell.
All aboard.
Families of all ages admired the details onboard both ships,
Shark..
The tall ship band.

Performing traditional music.
Statsraad Lehmkuhl and Bima Suci tall ships at Aberdeen harbour on a visit.
Paul Wishart and son, Luca.
Statsraad Lehmkuhl and Bima Suci tall ships at Aberdeen harbour.