
Other Travel Options
Travel Options
There are other methods of travelling to the Tall Ships Races.
Bike
Additional cycle parking will be provided in Aberdeen City Centre to support the event.
More details to come soon!
Further information on the cycle network in the local area can be accessed at Nestrans website.
Electric Vehicles
Find electrical charging points and spaces here:
ChargeMap
Zap-Map
ChargeFinder
Accessibility
Accessible on street parking will be available at Waterloo Quay, Wellington Street and Clarence Street, as well as an accessible shuttle services from Aberdeen Football Club. Accessible parking tickets will be available online in advance of the event. It is recommended that tickets are secured in advance as spaces may be full if arriving on the day.
Coach & Minibus Pick up and Drop Off Points
Private hire Coaches and Minibuses bringing visitors to Aberdeen City Centre are advised to use the bus stops at the below locations to pick up and drop off passengers:
- Union Terrace
- Blackfriars Street
- Littlejohn Street
Further details will be added closer to the event.
Taxi
There will be a designated taxi rank and private hire drop-off/pick-up area in operation for The Tall Ships. The following are the existing taxi ranks in Aberdeen:
Daytime Taxi Ranks (5am to midnight):
- Back Wynd
- Dee Street
- Chapel Street
Night-time Taxi Ranks (midnight to 5am):
- 347 Union Street (at the 8848 Restaurant and Bar)
- 262 Union Street (at the Nat West bank and near Gilcomston Church and Summer Street)
Temporary Taxi & Private Hire Pick Up and Drop Off Points for The Tall Ships:
- Back Wynd
- Commerce Street