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EVENTS
GUIDE
The
Cutty Sark Tall Ships' Races
9th
- 12th Agust 1999
Organised by the International Sail Training Association and
sponsored by Cutty Sark Scots Whisky Join the party at one of
the world's most spectacular celebrations of sail, with over
100 Tall Ships gathering in Lerwick, Shetland.
Festivities kick off with BALTASAIL. The Baltasail weekend
will take place from 6th to 8th August in Baltasound, Unst, affording
an opportunity to view some the vessels participating in the
Races as they navigate round the northerly tip of the islands,
passing the historic Muckle Flugga lighthouse en route to Lerwick,
calling at Baltasound.
FRIDAY, 6TH AUGUST
Guided walk on National Nature Reserve at Keen of Hamar to
see unique geology and plants, organised by Scottish Natural
Heritage.
Guided tour of north Unst, including Unst Heritage Centre
to find out about traditional life and Unst Boat Haven where
there is a collection of small traditional boats.
Guided walk to National Nature Reserve at Hermaness to see
birds such as Gannets, Bonxies and Puffins, organised by Scottish
Natural Heritage.
During the afternoon the sixareen, "Da Far Haaf",
Shetland sailing boats and yoals will be on show at the Boating
Club pier and you will be able to make a trip around the voe.
Tour to R.A.F. Fighter Control Radar Site.
Teams will be organised from crews, locals and visitors for
football, netball or squash tournaments.
Cabaret dance with traditional Shetland music at Baltasound
Hall.
Disco at Haroldswick Hall.
SATURDAY, 7TH AUGUST
Tour to south Unst stopping at the Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition,
the Uyeasound Sheep Dog Trials where Shetland ponies and sheep
can be seen courtesy of the Unst Show, also demonstrations of
spinning, lace and Fair Isle knitting, continuing to Muness Castle,
and a demonstration of peat working nearby, Valhalla Brewery
and the Biot Experiment.
Seafood Barbecue at Baltasound Hotel.
Another chance to take a trip in the sixareen "Da Far
Haaf", Shetland model boats and yoals, also sample traditional
Shetland food, and locally brewed Auld Rock Ale, listen to traditional
Shetland music, Skiffle music and rock music, buy a souvenir,
take part in fun and games.
Geology walk organised by Scottish Natural Heritage.
Tours and sports as Friday.
Open air Music Festival at the Boating Club.
Traditional Shetland music at Uyeasound Hall.
SUNDAY, 8TH AUGUST
Service at St. John's Church of Scotland, Baltasound at 10.30
a.m.
Church of Scotland, Uyeasound at 12 noon.
Service at the Methodist Chapel, Haroldswick - Britain's most
northerly church at 11.30 a.m.
Points sailing races in the afternoon.
Lerwick
welcomes The Cutty Sark Tall Ships' fleet
 MONDAY, 9TH AUGUST
IN TOWN
0900 - 1700 Visit the R.N.M.D.S.F. for an exhibition of fishing
memorabilia, including net mending, knot tying, videos, old model
boats and CD-Rom slide show. Good food available.
0900 - 1700 Scottish Natural Heritage invites you to discover
Kelp, Caves and Creels - an underwater journey at Scottish Natural
Heritage Office.
From 0900 Tour the harbour in a handcrafted "Yoal Taxi"
1000 - 1900 Shetland Museum hosts a tall ships exhibition.
From 1100 Visit the world-famous "Spiegeltent" on
Victoria Pier - a venue for good, live musical entertainment.
From 1100 Visit the entertainment areas at Holmsgarth and
Fishmarket, Laurenson Quay. There's bars with a great programme
of live bands playing throughout the event. Open until late.
From 1100 Maritime Area, Alexandra Wharf - for exhibitions
of net mending, knot tying, traditional Shetland yoal building,
photographic display of tall ship history in Shetland.
From 1100 Lerwick Fishmarket - an opportunity to sample Shetland's
finest seafood.
From 1100 Friendly Ports Pavilion at Holmsgarth - a showcase
of crafts and products from 'The Friendly Ports' - Saint Malo,
Greenock, Lerwick and Aalborg.
From 1100 Street entertainers, traders and food stalls on
all sites.
For the children - Captain Bullock's 40 minute street theatre
show and a Giant Stilt Octopus!
Children's amusements and fair ground rides on Commercial
Street. Also face painting on the quayside.
For the daring an opportunity to do a bungy jump.
Islesburgh Community Centre - Islesburgh Exhibition of Shetland
Crafts and Culture - Livin' an' Life Tinkin'.
1400 Opening Ceremony at Holmsgarth - welcome to the tall
ships.
OUT OF TOWN
Guided Walk to Unst National Nature Reserve.
0900 - 1700 Bigton Craft Centre.
1000 - 1700 Bressay Heritage Centre - Seafaring Exhibition.
1000 - 1700 Old Scatness Dig, Scatness - Iron Age and Viking
village.
1000 - 1800 Cafe at Aith Hall for breakfast, lunch and dinner,
toddlers play area, photographic exhibition, local crafts and
Lifeboat souvenirs. Visit Britain's most northerly lifeboat station.
Basic accommodation available.
1030 - 1630 Visit the exhibition at Bonhoga Gallery - On Canvas.
1030 Guided Walk to Noss National Nature Reserve by Scottish
Natural Heritage - book at Leask's Travel Agents.
1300 - 1700 Tangwick Haa Museum.
1400 - 1700 Tingwall Agricultural Museum.
1430 Guided Walk to Noss National Nature Reserve by Scottish
Natural Heritage - book at Leask's Travel Agents.
Visit the exhibition at Quendale Water Mill, Dunrossness - "50
years of Drift Net Fishing".
Shetland Textile Working Museum, Weisdale Mill - an exhibition
of sailors' crafts.
TUESDAY, 10TH AUGUST
IN TOWN
0800 Rise and shine to join the Cutty Sark trainees for morning
aerobics at Holmsgarth.
0900 - 1700 Visit the R.N.M.D.S.F. for an exhibition of fishing
memorabilia, including net mending, knot tying, videos, old model
boats and CD-Rom slide show. Good food available.
0900 - 1700 Scottish Natural Heritage invites you to discover
Kelp, Caves and Creels - an underwater journey at Scottish Natural
Heritage Office.
0900 - 2000 Lerwick Town Hall is open to visitors.
!
From 0900 Tour the harbour in a handcrafted "Yoal Taxi"
1000 - 1700 Shetland Museum hosts a tall ships exhibition
1030 - 1630 S.W.R.I. will be serving teas/coffees and homebakes
in Lerwick Town Hall.
From 1100 Visit the world-famous "Spiegeltent" on
Victoria Pier - a venue for good, live musical entertainment.
From 1100 Visit the entertainment venues at Holmsgarth and
Fishmarket, Laurenson Quay. There's bars with a great programme
of live bands playing throughout the event. Open until late.
From 1100 Maritime Area, Alexandra Wharf - for exhibitions
of net mending, knot tying, traditional Shetland yoal building,
photographic display of tall ship history in Shetland.
From 1100 Lerwick Fishmarket - an opportunity to sample Shetland's
finest seafood.
From 1100 Friendly Ports Pavilion at Holmsgarth - a showcase
of products from 'The Friendly Ports" - Saint Malo, Greenock,
Lerwick and Aalborg.
Meet the crews. Inter-ship competitions for cadets including
sailing, Yoal rowing and other sports.
Street entertainers, traders and food stalls on all sites.
For the children - Captain Bullock's 40 minute street theatre
show and a Giant Stilt Octopus!
Children's amusements and fair ground rides on Commercial
Street. Also face painting on the quayside.
For the daring an opportunity to do a bungy jump.
Islesburgh Community Centre - Islesburgh Exhibition of Shetland
Crafts and Culture - Livin' an' Life Tinkin'.
From 1400 Ships open to the public.
PM Shetland Churches Council Trust - Open Air Service at Holmsgarth.
The service consists of something for everyone with performances
from people from right across the spectrum of the Shetland Churches.
OUT OF TOWN
0900 - 1700 Bigton Craft Centre
1000 - 1700 Bressay Heritage Centre - Seafaring Exhibition.
1000 - 1700 Old Scatness Dig, Scatness - Iron Age and Viking
village.
1000 - 1800 Cafe at Aith Hall for breakfast, lunch and dinner,
toddlers play area, photographic exhibition, local crafts and
Lifeboat souvenirs. Visit Britain's most northerly lifeboat station.
Basic accommodation available.
1030 - 1630 Visit the exhibition at Bonhoga Gallery - On Canvas.
Lecture at North Atlantic Fisheries College, Scalloway, by
Professor Christopher Frayling, of the Royal College of Art -
'Maritime Movies: the image of the sea in film'.
1030 Guided Walk to Noss National Nature Reserve by Scottish
Natural Heritage book at Leask's Travel Agents.
Boat Trips to Island if Mousa
1300 -1700 Tangwick Haa Museum "A living from the sea".
1400 -1700 Tingwall Agricultural Museum.
1400 Wildlife Cruise to Noss National Nature Reserve
1430 Guided Walk to Noss National Nature Reserve by Scottish
Natural Heritage - book at Leask's Travel Agents.
Visit the exhibition at Quendale Water Mill, Dunrossness -
"50 years of Drift Net Fishing".
Shetland Textile Working Museum, Weisdale Mill - an exhibition
titled "The Vage"
WEDNESDAY, 11TH AUGUST
IN TOWN
0800 Rise and shine to join the Cutty Sark trainees for morning
aerobics at Holmsgarth.
0900 - 1700 Visit the R.N.M.D.S.F. for an exhibition of fishing
memorabilia, including net mending, knot tying, videos, old model
boats and CD-Rom slide show. Good food available.
0900 - 1700 Scottish Natural Heritage invites you to discover
Kelp, Caves and Creels - an underwater journey at Scottish Natural
Heritage Office.
0900 - 1800 Lerwick Town Hall open to the public.
From 0900 Tour the harbour in a handcrafted "Yoal Taxi".
1000 - 1900 Shetland Museum hosts a tall ships exhibition.
1030 - 1630 S.W.R.I. will be serving teas/coffees and homebakes
in Lerwick Town Hall.
From 1100 Visit the world-famous "Spiegeltent" on
Victoria Pier - a venue for good, live musical entertainment.
From 1100 Visit the entertainment venues at Holmsgarth and
Fishmarket, Laurenson Quay. There's bars with a great programme
of live bands playing throughout the event. Open until late.
From 1100 Maritime Area, Alexandra Wharf - for exhibitions
of net mending, knot tying, traditional Shetland yoal building,
photographic display of tall ship history in Shetland.
From 1100 Lerwick Fishmarket - an opportunity to sample Shetland's
finest seafood.
From 1100 Friendly Ports Pavilion at Holmsgarth - a showcase
of products from 'The Friendly Ports' - St. Malo, Greenock, Lerwick
and Aalborg.
Meet the crews. Inter-ship competitions for cadets including
sailing, Yoal rowing and other sports.
Street entertainers, traders and food stalls on all sites.
Children's amusements and fair ground rides on Commercial
Street. Also face painting on the quayside.
Islesburgh Community Centre - Islesburgh Exhibition of Shetland
Crafts and Culture - Livin' an' Life Tinkin'.
From 1400 Ships open to the public.
1730 See the crews from participating ships in a grand parade
from Holmsgarth to Victoria Pier.
1930 Islesburgh Exhibition and Folklore Evening.
2000 Grand Viking Torchlight Procession from Holmsgarth to
Victoria Pier.
2200 Watch the biggest fireworks display ever to be staged
in Shetland. It is fired from Bressay and good viewing areas
are along Lerwick's waterfront.
OUT OF TOWN
0900 - 1700 Bigton Craft Centre.
Full Day Cruise to Muckle Flugga - Shetland Wildlife Tours.
1000 - 1600 Cunningsburgh and District Agricultural Show -
show of agriculture, livestock, home industries and traditional
crafts.
1000 - 1700 Bressay Heritage Centre - Seafaring Exhibition.
1000 - 1700 Old Scatness Dig, Scatness - Iron Age and Viking
village.
1000 - 1800 Cafe at Aith Hall for breakfast, lunch and dinner,
toddlers play area, photographic exhibition, local crafts and
Lifeboat souvenirs. Visit Britain's most northerly lifeboat station.
Basic accommodation available.
1030 Guided Walk to Noss National Nature Reserve by Scottish
Natural Heritage - book at Leask's Travel Agents.
Boat Trips to the Island of Mousa.
1030 - 1630 Visit the exhibition at Bonhoga gallery - On Canvas.
1300 - 1700 Tangwick Haa Museum "A living from the sea".
1400 - 1700 Tingwall Agricultural Museum.
1430 Guided Walk to Noss National Nature Reserve by Scottish
Natural Heritage - book at Leask's Travel Agents.
Visit the exhibition at Quendale Water Mill, Dunrossness -
"50 years of Drift Net Fishing".
Shetland Textile Working Museum, Weisdale Mill - an exhibition
titled "The Vage".
THURSDAY, 12TH AUGUST
IN TOWN
From 1100 Visit the world-famous "Spiegeltent" on
Victoria Pier - a venue for good, live musical entertainment.
From 1100 Visit the entertainment venues at Holmsgarth and
Fishmarket, Laurenson Quay. There's bars with a great programme
of live bands playing throughout the event. Open until late.
From 1100 Maritime Area, Alexandra Wharf - for exhibitions
of net mending, knot tying, traditional Shetland yoal building,
photographic display of tall ship history in Shetland.
From 1100 Lerwick Fishmarket - an opportunity to sample Shetland's
finest seafood.
From 1100 Friendly Ports Pavilion at Holmsgarth - a showcase
of products from 'The Friendly Ports' - St. Malo, Greenock, Lerwick
and Aalborg.
1100 Ships and crews prepare to depart for the Parade of Sail.
1600 Start of the race to Aalborg.
OUT OF TOWN
0900 - 1700 Bigton Craft Centre
1000 - 1700 Bressay Heritage Centre - Seafaring Exhibition.
1000 - 1700 Old Scatness Dig, Scatness - Iron Age and Viking
village.
1000 - 1800 Cafe at Aith Hall for breakfast, lunch and dinner,
toddlers play area, photographic exhibition, local crafts and
Lifeboat souvenirs. Visit Britain's most northerly lifeboat station.
Basic accommodation available.
1030 - 1630 Visit the exhibition at Bonhoga gallery - On Canvas.
1030 Guided Walk to Noss National Nature Reserve by Scottish
Natural Heritage - book at Leask's Travel Agents.
1300 - 1700 Tangwick Haa Museum "A living from the sea".
1400 - 1700 Tingwall Agricultural Museum.
Boats trip to the Island of Mousa.
1430 Guided Walk to Noss National Nature Reserve by Scottish
Natural Heritage - book at Leask's Travel Agents.
Visit the exhibition at Quendale Water Mill, Dunrossness -
"50 years of Drift Net Fishing".
Shetland Textile Working Museum, Weisdale Mill - an exhibition
titled "The Vage".
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