Weekly Snaps
29 May 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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Two visitors start their day aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia at our Visitor Centre.
Once used by the Royal Family and their guests to board Britannia, the Royal Brow is now a favourite place to take a memorable photograph.
Did you know that Britannia was the only ship in the Royal Navy to have a laundry permanently manned by its own crew?
Housekeeper, Lynne, ensuring the Sick Bay is kept in pristine condition.
A day aboard calls for a visit to the Royal Deck Tearoom to enjoy cakes, scones, soups and sandwiches, all with lovely views over the Port of Leith.
Amelia, Senior Chef de Partie, carefully removing whisky and orange bon bons from a mould.
The stunning bon bons are ready to be served at an exclusive event held on board.
Lunch is served! Delicious bowls of soup are making their way to hungry visitors.
The Admiral’s Day Cabin was the most spacious and comfortable accommodation outside the State Apartments.
The Welmar baby grand piano, located in the State Drawing Room, has been played by the playwright Sir Noël Coward and members of the Royal Family, including Princess Diana, Princess Margaret and Princess Alexandra.
Add a touch of seaside charm to your home with these Sass & Belle trinket trays, available from our Shop.
Britannia’s Shop is full of gorgeous accessories, including this Araminta Campbell crossbody bag, purse and keyring, each adorned with a sweet bee detail.
Ben sanding, preparing to apply a coat of paint.
Greig cutting sections of wood to mend deck boards.
Nigel and Stevie removing a handrail from the starboard Shelter Deck.
Jay assembling new drinks tables to be used aboard Fingal Hotel.
Greig cutting a template for mending deck planks.
Nigel oiling a scupper board from the Funnel Deck.
Be our guest aboard Fingal Hotel, formerly a Northern Lighthouse Board tender, now transformed into a luxury hotel, restaurant, bar and events venue.
The Bridge, formerly the Captain’s domain, has been transformed into a unique venue for meetings, private dining and weddings.
A swan and their cygnets have been spotted this week along the Water of Leith, near Fingal.
During your stay aboard Fingal Hotel, take time to explore the local area around the Shore.
