Weekly Snaps
9 January 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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Sunlight dances across the gold leaf of the Verandah Deck’s compass binnacle, a striking centrepiece where visitors pause for the perfect photograph.
Capture a moment at the Royal Brow, the entrance once reserved for the Royal Family and their distinguished guests.
Housekeeper Lynne ensuring the Sun Lounge is immaculate, preparing this relaxing space for the day’s visitors.
Every detail matters. Kamila, Housekeeper, polishing the Royal Brow’s handrail to perfection.
Step inside the Royal Deck Tearoom and warm up on a Winter's day with a pot of tea and a freshly baked scone, a tradition worth savouring.
Wioleta, Demi-Chef de Partie, crafting a timeless favourite, an egg mayonnaise sandwich, prepared for Tearoom visitors.
Exclusive evening events aboard Britannia promise unforgettable moments. Freshly baked bread rolls emerge from the oven.
The Tearoom glows in golden hour light, as sunbeams are flooding through the windows with a view across the Firth of Forth.
The exterior of The Royal Yacht Britannia revealing the elegant decks of the State Apartments, once the private sanctuary of Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family at sea.
A Scottish sunset casting its spell over the Royal Yacht.
New arrivals in the Britannia Shop are woven keyrings, a thoughtful gift for the Captain in your life.
Cosy up in a soft lambswool scarf from Edinburgh knitware brand, Kiltane, available to purchase from the Shop.
Sean assembling a pump for Coweslip, the keelboat gifted to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip by Uffa Fox.
A closer look at the works.
Royal Nore takes to the water once more after careful refurbishment. This historic vessel carried Queen Elizabeth II on official River Thames visits.
Here, Rab and Ben are preparing the Fingal's handrails for repainting.
Ben carefully working on the handrails for a flawless finish.
A section of wooden flooring is replaced in Fingal’s Reception by joiner, Jay.
Alexandra Dock, where Fingal is moored, was frozen in Winter’s grip.
Brilliant blue skies frame the former Northern Lighthouse Board tender.
Closeby to Britannia and Fingal, The Shore district offers a historic waterfront, perfect for rounding off your visit.
Close to Fingal stands Leith’s Swing Bridge, built in 1874. Once the largest of its kind in the UK, it remains a feat of Victorian engineering.
