Showdown looms for Aberdeen universities

Aberdeen University and Robert Gordon University will go head to head on Saturday 10 March, for the 17^th annual Aberdeen Asset Management Universities’ Boat Race trophy.

The fierce varsity rivals are set to contest a challenging 3.5km course along the River Dee, in Scotland’s longest-running boat race.

Crews consist of four male and four female rowers along with a cox, and is the pinnacle of each club’s calendar.

In 2011, Aberdeen University claimed their 14^th victory out of 16 races, with Robert Gordon’s last victory coming in 2009.

For more information, visit the City of Aberdeen Universities Boat Race Facebook page.