Weekly Snaps
8 May 2026
Photography has always played an important role on Britannia. While she was in service, there was always a 'Yottie' appointed, nicknamed 'Snaps', to take photographs of life aboard the Royal Yacht.
In keeping with this tradition, we now have our own Photographer in Residence, Ruth McQuiggan, who has been capturing our very own Weekly 'Snaps' - a collection of snapshots of life around the ship today.
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Enjoying a fun moment aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia, a family poses for a photo beside the ship's Bell and binnacle on the Verandah Deck.
Donna, Housekeeper, ensuring the Visitor Centre is shipshape and ready to welcome the day’s visitors.
Kamila, Housekeeper, making sure the windows of Queen Elizabeth II's Sitting Room are sparkling clean.
A popular choice this week, cream tea featuring a glass of Crémant d’Alsace Sparkling Rosé NV, your choice of sandwich, a fruit scone, and a pot of loose-leaf tea.
A beautiful handmade hanging decoration of Britannia, finished with gold stitching and bead detail, available from our Shop.
In partnership with Edinburgh Rum, The Royal Yacht Britannia honours the Royal Navy’s long-standing rum ration tradition with this rich, creamy Caribbean blend.
Start your day right with a mouthwatering Scottish breakfast in The Lighthouse Restaurant. Choose from a full cooked breakfast, eggs Benedict or our signature dish, porridge brûlée made with Leith Whisky.