Weekly Snaps
20 June 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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Catriona, Visitor Assistant, chatting with visitors on the Verandah Deck as they watch a cruise ship come into the port.
Two members of the Visitor Experience team from our neighbours at the Port of Leith Distillery explored all five decks of The Royal Yacht Britannia using our complimentary audio guide.
Housekeeper, Lynne, keeping the handrails throughout the tour route gleaming.
Billy, Facilities Officer, planting herbs on the Quayside.
Take a seat by the lovely picture windows and treat yourself to the delicious sweet and savoury delights in the Royal Deck Tearoom, all freshly prepared in the onboard Galley.
Enjoy a scrumptious lunch of a Caesar salad in the Tearoom, available with oak-smoked salmon or Parmesan.
Bob, Junior Sous Chef, making chocolate decorations for desserts being served at an exclusive evening event.
Decadent slices of Victoria sponge cake with berry jam & white chocolate cream await visitors in the Tearoom.
From the Verandah Deck, a great view of the World Voyager cruise ship arriving into the Port of Leith.
Don’t miss the Land Rover 109” Station Wagon on loan from the British Motor Museum. Used by the Royal Family for 17 years, this classic green vehicle is displayed alongside the Rolls-Royce, representing the iconic cars once carried aboard during Royal Service.
Discover beautiful handmade hanging decorations featuring Britannia and the ship's wheel, available in our Shop.
Enjoy a fun, nautical-themed mermaid memory card game that’s perfect for the whole family this school holiday.
Gavin repairing a gate.
Greig making a frame to hold shelves in the Shop.
Nigel varnishing handrails.
Ben sanding the hull of the Royal Barge.
Sean taking the paint off of the seawater strainers from the Fast Motor Launch.
Jay cutting wood for porthole surrounds aboard Fingal Hotel.
Come aboard Fingal Hotel for a stay in our nautical-themed cabins, or to enjoy an exquisite Afternoon Tea, dinner or cocktails in The Lighthouse Restaurant.
Colourful flags flying above Fingal Hotel.
The perfect venue for an exclusive event, the gorgeous Ballroom features two grand sweeping staircases and a raised gallery for music and entertainment.
A lovely ladybug was spotted in Fingal's wildflower meadow on the Quayside.
