Weekly Snaps
14 November 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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Visitors capturing a photo on the Royal Brow, once the exclusive entrance for the Royal Family aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia.
Touring our five decks with the complimentary audio guide handset allows visitors to learn about the Yacht's 44 years of Royal history at their own pace.
Lynne, Housekeeper, polishing a silver lamp in the Officers' Wardroom where Britannia’s nineteen Officers gathered daily to share meals and relax after long periods on duty.
A scrumptious slice of gluten-free carrot cake from the Royal Deck Tearoom’s dietary menu – the perfect afternoon treat.
Enjoy lunch in the Tearoom during your tour. Try our Britannia Platter – your choice of soup and sandwich, served with twice-cooked smoked paprika potato wedges and a side of garlic mayonnaise.
A look behind the ropes into the Chartroom, where the charts and maps that were used to plan the Yacht's course during voyages were housed.
Our shop offers a beautiful range of nautical and Royal-themed Christmas decorations, including this Britannia snow globe hanging ornament.
Inspired by the gold ring insignia worn on Admirals’ cuffs in the Royal Navy, our Admiral tumbler is the perfect vessel for your favourite drink.
Once a tender for the Northern Lighthouse Board, Fingal is now a luxury floating hotel, permanently berthed in the Port of Leith.

