Weekly Snaps
24 July 2024
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 aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia enjoying the beautiful sunny weather on the Verandah Deck.
The Royal Brow, once used by the Royal Family and their guests to board Britannia, is a great spot for a photo.
Facilities Officers, James and Mark, working on an exciting Quayside project, more to be revealed soon!
Renata, Housekeeper, polishing handrails, maintaining the Yacht's Royal standards.
Finn, Hospitality Server, providing guests with a warm welcome to the Royal Deck Tearoom.
Offering a wide selection of hot and cold drinks, the Tearoom is a great place to stop, relax, and re-energise during your tour.
Delicious bowls of soup ready to be served for lunch.
Amelia, Senior Chef de Partie, preparing an apricot frangipane tart for an evening event.
Catch a glimpse of the stunning views across the Firth of Forth from the tour route.
Commodore Anthony Morrow CVO, the last Captain of the Royal Yacht Britannia who took command in 1995, serving until her decommissioning in 1997, visited us this week.
Discover scents inspired by the seaside in the Shop's collection from The English Soap Company.
Find this snappy lobster-print water bottle and glasses case by Sass & Belle in the Shop.
Rab and Stevie giving the Yacht a thorough scrub-down.
Jos applying a coat of paint to the Starboard side of the ship.
Jay completing repairs to a door in Fingal Hotel's Engine Room.
Nigel hosing down the Port side of the Yacht.
Jos sanding the Royal Barge before painting.
Rab and Stevie continuing to wash the hull of the ship.
The Lighthouse Restaurant's afternoon tea features five courses, including these savoury delights: Shepherd's pie and a crispy potato basket with John Ross hot-smoked salmon, spinach, and hollandaise sauce.
Lovely flowers are blooming in Fingal's quayside garden.
Gorgeous fabrics created by Scottish textile designer Araminta Campbell adorn the cosy cabins on board.
The perfect place to meet and unwind, The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar boasts a fantastic selection of nautical-themed cocktails and mocktails.
