Tall Ships Races Draw Hundreds Thousands Visitors Aberdeen

Edinburgh is set to welcome a new performing arts venue, The Gilded Saloon, opening in July 2025 in Bristo Square, featuring a bar, kitchen, and a 200-capacity basement club that will support local artists with events and rehearsal spaces year-round. Meanwhile, The Centre in Livingston plans to expand its retail and leisure offerings with a new F.Hinds jewellery store opening in August 2025 and a Marble Buffet restaurant scheduled for May 2026, creating 41 new local jobs. In Fife, Amazon's fulfillment centre in Dunfermline hosted a collaborative event with local charities, leveraging employee expertise to help enhance the charities' logistics and operations, reflecting Amazon's commitment to community support. Aberdeen is preparing for the Tall Ships Races 2025, attracting large crowds and featuring historic sailing vessels crewed by young sailors aged 15 to 25, promoting maritime heritage and youth development. NHS Grampian has issued safety advice for the Tall Ships event attendees, emphasizing sun protection, responsible alcohol consumption, sexual health precautions, and the availability of medical services on-site to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.