Weekly Snaps

A group of visitors pose for a photo at The Royal Yacht Britannia's beautifully ornate compass binnacle on the Verandah Deck.

On the quayside a statue of Ellis 'Norrie' Norrell MVO RVM, Britannia's longest-serving Royal Yachtsman can be seen.

Lynne, Housekeeper, polishing the tea set in the State Drawing Room, the place where the Royal Family would come together to relax.

Facilities Officer Kirk, watering the floral planters at the visitor entrance, keeping the blooms vibrant.

Summer drinks in the Royal Deck Tearoom include iced coffee, iced tea, and milkshakes.

A fresh Caesar salad, ready to be served and enjoyed.

Waiters Kim and Verity warmly greet visitors and take their orders from our delicious menu.

Enjoy a scoop of ice cream from the Scottish, family-run business, Porrelli.

Flags fly aboard the Royal Yacht.

The Junior Ratings Shower Room contained the only showers aboard for all 150 Junior Ratings. There was a strict time limit for showering and hot water was limited which meant the last ones in endured cold showers!

A sweet, cuddly teddy bear from the Britannia Gift Shop, sporting his own Britannia jumper, will make a perfect gift.

Be ready for the summer showers with a Britannia umbrella available now in our Shop.

Ben washing down Bloodhound, the Royal Racing Yacht owned by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in the 1960s.

Greig repairing handrails from the visitor tour route.

A close-up look.

Nigel, Rab and Jos building scaffolding on the Port Shelter Deck in preparation for painting on the davits.

Nigel fitting the next level up on the scaffolding.

Stevie litter picking from the water. Following heavy rainfall, debris is often washed into the locked harbour, via the Water of Leith River, which is 20 miles long. The Maintenance team work to clean the area on a regular basis.

Join us for a delectable Afternoon Tea aboard our sister ship, Fingal, comprising of five sweet and savoury courses.

Indulge in a sumptuous chocolate dessert from our summer Afternoon Tea menu.

The double-height Ballroom provides the ultimate unique setting for your special occasion or event.

All cabins at Fingal feature luxurious bathing products from Noble Isle, infused with evocative fragrances for relaxation.