Westarctica's 25th Anniversary Celebration
in Dundee, Scotland

Westarctica's 25th Anniversary Celebration in the United Kingdom will occur at Discovery Point and RRS Discovery in Dundee, Scotland. This historic sailing ship was built in Dundee for Antarctic exploration. Her first mission was the British National Antarctic Expedition, carrying Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton on their first journey to the Antarctic, known as the Discovery Expedition. Placed in a custom-built dock in 1992, Discovery is now the centrepiece of Dundee's visitor attraction Discovery Point.

DATE: 7 November 2026
TIME: 5:30PM

LOCATION: Discovery Point
Riverside Dr., Dundee, Scotland

REGISTER

Registration for this event will open in March.

ABOUT THE AREA

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EVENT PROGRAM

5:30PM - WELCOME RECEPTION

Enjoy a drink and have a casual chat with other attendees as they arrive. Spend some time exploring the artifacts from Westarctica's past which will be on display.

6:30PM - DINNER

A formal dinner will be served.

7:30PM - AWARDS CEREMONY

His Royal Highness Grand Duke Travis will present national honours.
Captain Chris Watson, KtS will present Royal Westarctican Navy commendations, including Sailor of the Year Awards and Foreign Office Awards.
Commander McKintosh will give promotions and special awards.
Brigadier Sterling MacLeod, KGS will present Royal Westarctican Army awards.