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Welcome To Lerwick ...

Lerwick, in the Shetland Islands, looks forward to welcoming the fleet of The Tall Ships' Races in July 2011.

Shetland is world renowned for its hospitality, its excellent music and its maritime heritage, making Lerwick a first-class port for The Tall Ships' Races. Over four days from the 21st to the 24th of July 2011, crews, locals and visitors will have the opportunity to sample the best of Shetland’s culture within the intimate setting of Lerwick harbour.

We look forward to welcoming you in Shetland joining for this celebration of seafaring tradition. We are sure you will leave with some unforgettable Shetland memories.

Schedule of Events

We are putting together a varied and exciting schedule of events for the visit of the Tall Ships. Please check back here for regular updates on our progress.

About Shetland

Shetland is situated at 60 degrees North, at the "crossroads of the North Sea" between Scandinavia and Great Britain. With spectacular coastal scenery, abundant wildlife and a rich, vibrant cultural heritage, Shetland has plenty to offer visitors.
>> Learn more about Shetland.

Lerwick 1999

Shetland has very fond memories of the last visit of the Tall Ships to Lerwick, in 1999.
>>See photos from 1999.

Other 2011 Ports

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In 2011, the Tall Ships will race between Waterford, Greenock, Lerwick, Stavanger and Halmstad. Lerwick is the welcoming city after the "cruise in company" leg and the starting port for the Second race to Stavanger.
>>Learn more about the other ports for 2011.