Weekly Snaps

Visitor Assistant, Kenny, sharing exciting stories about life aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia with a visitor on the Verandah Deck.

From the Bridge, the first stop on the tour, visitors enjoy taking in the fantastic views over the Port of Leith.

Housekeeper, Renata, is part of our dedicated team, ensuring that all areas of Britannia are kept spotless.

Facilities Officer, James, planting flowers in hanging baskets to be displayed on the Quayside.

Hospitality Server, Achilleas, preparing drinks for guests to enjoy in the Royal Deck Tearoom.

The perfect option for lunch aboard, a mouthwatering Caesar salad, topped with your choice of oak-smoked salmon or shaved Parmesan.

Enjoy a delightful cream tea, featuring a glass of Britannia Sparkling Rosé, your choice of sandwich, a fruit scone, and a pot of loose-leaf tea, the perfect accompaniment to a day aboard the Royal Yacht.

A warming bowl of soup and a portion of twice-cooked smoked paprika potato wedges. A popular option for lunch.

A statue of Ellis 'Norrie' Norrell MVO RVM, the longest serving Royal Yachtsman, can be seen on the Quayside.

Built in 1953, Britannia was designed not only as a Royal residence but also to serve as a wartime hospital, should it have been required, equipped with an Operating Theatre, as well as a dental surgery, lab and X-ray room too.

Step out in Scottish style with a pair of our shop’s charming, cosy socks — a lovely reminder of your Scottish adventure

The adorable Bestie Bottle range of kids’ water bottles is a fun way to keep your little sailors hydrated.

Greig cleaning up the ‘D’ Fendering from the Admiral's Fast Motor Launch.

A closer look.

Sean using a heat gun to remove varnish from the Royal Brow handrails.

Chris making a frame for the Admiral's Fast Motor Launch.

A closer look at the process.

Stevie lightly keying the surface of the handrails prior to applying the next coat of varnish.

A red carpet welcome! Claude, Housekeeper, getting the entrance to luxury floating hotel Fingal ready to welcome guests.

Fingal’s stunning duplex suites offer spacious living across two levels, connected by a hand-carved spiral staircase.

Join us under the shimmering ceiling of The Lighthouse Restaurant and enjoy a coffee or your choice of tea from our menu alongside a five-course afternoon tea.

Fingal Hotel’s corridors showcase striking photographs by Ian Cowe of the lighthouses visited during the ship’s time as a tender to the Northern Lighthouse Board.