Weekly Snaps

18 - 24 May

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 on board the Royal Yacht.

In keeping with this tradition, we now have our own Photographer in Residence, Ruth Armstrong, who has been capturing our very own Weekly 'Snaps' - a collection of snapshots of life around the ship today.

You can find our weekly Maintenance snaps by clicking here.

Previous Weeks 2020

Jan

4 - 10 January 11 - 17 January

Previous Weeks 2019

Dec

7 - 13 December 14 - 20 December 28 December - 3 January

Nov

2 - 8 November 9 - 15 November 16 - 22 November 23 - 29 November 30 November - 6 December

Oct

5 - 11 October 12 - 18 October 19 - 25 October 26 October - 1 November

Sep

7 - 13 September 14 - 20 September 21 - 27 September 28 September - 4 October

Aug

3 - 9 August 10 - 16 August 17 - 23 August 24 - 30 August 31 August - 6 September

Jul

6 - 12 July 13 - 19 July 20 - 26 July 27 July - 2 August

Jun

1 - 7 June 8 - 14 June 15 - 21 June 22 - 28 June 29 June - 5 July

May

4 - 10 May 11 - 17 May 18 - 24 May 25 - 31 May

Apr

6 - 12 April 13 - 19 April 20 - 26 April 27 April - 3 May

Mar

2 - 8 March 9 - 15 March 16 - 22 March 23 - 29 March 30 March - 5 April

Feb

2 - 8 February 9 - 15 February 16 - 22 February 23 February - 1 March

Jan

5 - 11 January 12 - 18 January Fingal Hotel 19 - 25 January 26 January - 1 February

Previous Weeks 2018

Dec

1 - 7 December 8 - 14 December 15 - 21 December 29 December - 4 January

Nov

10 - 16 November 17 - 23 November 24 - 30 November

Roger, Visitor Assistant, welcomes visitors to Britannia at the handset desk.

Tim O., Visitor Assistant, explains the history behind the binnacle which stands on the Verandah Deck.

A visitor looks out at the stunning views as they listen to the complimentary audio guide.

Young visitors try on the hats and jackets in the Petty Officers’ and Royal Marine Sergeants’ Mess.

In the newly refurbished Garage, Ali, Janitor, polishes the Series 1 1950s Land Rover aboard Britannia.

Ricky, Janitor, removes weeds along the quayside.

In the busy Royal Deck Tea Room, Rosie, Waiter, prepares to serve a pot of our delicious loose leaf tea.

Rosie pours glasses of Moët and Chandon Champagne.

Stephen, Executive Pastry Chef, divides the bread mixture into three bowls.

The Victoria sandwich cakes are checked by Michal, Junior Sous Chef, prior to baking.

Rafal, Junior Sous Chef, preparing dry aged fillet of beef for an evening event.

Michal removes the freshly baked bread rolls from the oven.

A swan was spotted nesting nearby.

We were delighted to receive these wonderful drawings from Lothian Autistic Society following their visit.

Visitors tour the deck on a beautifully sunny day in Leith.

Signing the visitor book in the Chief Petty Officers' Mess.

Visitors try a piece of fudge, freshly made on board, from Katie, Sales Assistant, at the NAAFI.

For those with a sweet tooth, our 'Sweets Ahoy!' collection make the perfect present.

Enjoy a cup of Brodies' 'Famous Edinburgh' loose leaf tea with decorative tea strainer.

Take home a souvenir with one of the Gift Shop's Scottish themed cups.

The headboard in each bedroom aboard Fingal depicts the sea map and location of the lighthouse after which each cabin is named.

Susan, Housekeeper, vacuums in The Lighthouse Bar.

Delicious breakfasts are served in The Lighthouse Bar.

Brendan, Head Chef, prepares stock in Fingal's Galley.