Weekly Snaps
30 January 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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Visitor Assistants Adam and Martin are ready and waiting to give visitors to The Royal Yacht Britannia a warm welcome.
Housekeeper, Lynne, polishing the brass on the Royal Brow, where the Royal Family and their guests once boarded Britannia.
Explore all five decks at your own pace with our complimentary audio guide, BSL/ASL tablet, and Braille script, and enjoy views over the Port of Leith while discovering 44 years of Royal history.
Paul, Facilities Officer, repairing a stair guard banner on the tour route.
Unwind in the Royal Deck Tearoom and enjoy sweeping views over the Firth of Forth while tasting delicious soups, sandwiches, cakes, and scones, all made in the onboard Galley.
The Britannia platter, served with your choice of soup and sandwich, along with twice‑cooked smoked paprika potato wedges, is a popular lunch option for hungry visitors.
Amelia, Senior Chef de Partie, creating chocolate leaves to adorn desserts at an evening event.
A relaxing space, the Tearoom offers visitors a wide selection of hot and cold drinks.
Did you know that the State Dining Room wasn’t just used for spectacular banquets, but on occasion could be transformed into a cinema?
Visitors admire a replica of the oldest memento from a Royal Yacht, the 19th century carved binnacle from the Royal George, located on the Verandah Deck.
Step out in style with a pair of our Shop’s fun Captain duck socks, a lovely reminder of your Britannia experience.
Our children’s Captain’s hat is the perfect accessory for nautical adventures, available now in the Shop.
Nigel and Rab aboard Fingal Hotel, preparing to add a fresh coat of paint.
Nigel painting the deck head.
A closer look at the process.
Rab applying a coat of paint to the Stanchions and rails.
Create lasting memories with an exclusive event in the Ballroom, featuring dramatic sweeping staircases, a double-height ceiling and a private bar.
Fingal’s Head Chef, Pedro, met with one of Scotland’s leading chefs, Barry Bryson, to prepare for his sold out, ticketed dinner event next week.
Diners attending the exclusive pop‑up dinner in Fingal’s Bridge next week will be blown away by Michelin‑acclaimed guest chef Barry Bryson’s five‑course menu.
With a carefully crafted ensuite bathroom, each cabin offers a tranquil space to relax and recharge.
