Weekly Snaps
12 September 2025
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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Lesley, Visitor Assistant, helping a family capture memories of their day aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia with a photo at Britannia's iconic Bell.
Visitors can delve into the fascinating history of Queen Elizabeth II’s former Royal Yacht as they explore all five decks, guided by a complimentary audio tour
Housekeeper, Renata, dusting the Welmar baby grand piano in the Drawing Room. Princess Diana, Princess Margaret and Princess Alexandra were all known to enjoy playing the baby grand on board Britannia.
Mark, Facilities Officer, cutting wood to make planters for the Quayside.
Savoury cheese scones, fresh from the oven in the Royal Deck Tearoom. The perfect companion to a warming bowl of soup.
Refreshing rhubarb spritzes are served in the Tearoom.
Senior Chef de Partie, Amelia, assembling Victoria sponge cakes, a favourite choice from the Tearoom menu.
Bread rolls ready to be baked in the onboard Galley.
The Laundry was among the busiest areas on board. With 240 Officers and Yachtsmen potentially changing uniforms up to six times a day, the washing machines, dryers, and steam presses ran continuously to manage the enormous workload.
Lovely flowers to be planted in the hanging baskets and planters along Britannia's Quayside.
The 3.01 Speyside special edition Whisky, available in our Shop, pays tribute to the exact moment Queen Elizabeth II disembarked Britannia for the final time.
The dashing Captain Bear plush wears the traditional working uniform of a Captain.
Mark re-caulking a seam on the starboard step onboard the Royal Barge.
A closer look at the process.
Rab varnishing handrails from the port Shelter Deck.
Greig repairing lattice from a scupper board from the Shelter Deck.
Sean sanding handrails from the Pt alcove Shelter Deck.
A close up of Sean removing varnish from the end of a handrail.
Fingal’s Ballroom provides a breathtaking backdrop for exclusive events, boasting a dramatic double-height ceiling, two elegant sweeping staircases, and a private bar.
After a busy day, sit back and relax with a cup of tea in our beautifully appointed cabins.
Each cabin features a carefully designed ensuite bathroom, offering a serene space to unwind and recharge.
Enjoy a memorable stay in our gorgeous duplex suites, spread over two floors and united by a hand-carved staircase.
