Weekly Snaps
10 April 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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Getting vehicles aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia proved challenging as they needed to be hoisted onto a dedicated trackway on to the deck.
Housekeepers Lynne and Renata ensure that the brass throughout the Yacht’s decks remains sparkling.
A perfect photo opportunity aboard Britannia can be found beside the ship’s Bell and ornate binnacle.
Housekeeper, Lynne, ensuring the Visitor Centre is spotless and ready to welcome the day’s visitors.
New to the menu in the Royal Deck Tearoom, Britannia’s Reuben sandwich is layered with pastrami, mature cheddar, sauerkraut and Dijon mustard, and served with fries and pickles.
During their tour, a group of friends enjoy a catch-up in the Tearoom.
Enjoy the Britannia platter with your choice of soup and sandwich, alongside twice‑cooked smoked‑paprika potato wedges. Which combination would you choose?
There’s always room for ice cream! Choose from delicious flavours like raspberry ripple, crème brûlée and double chocolate.
A tour of Britannia takes visitors across all five decks, from the State Apartments to the Crew’s Quarters.
With the lighter Spring evenings, visitors can delight in the lovely evening sun.
Add a splash of fun to bath time with the Shop’s Britannia ducks.
The Batela Sea Style range of homewares features stunning illustrations of sea creatures.
Jos positions the cherry picker to paint the port side of Fingal.
Rab varnishing steps from the Bridge.
Jos sanding a door from the Verandah Deck.
With the cherry picker in place, Jos starts to apply a coat of paint to Fingal.
Sean varnishing wood panels from the Royal Barge.
A closer look at the process.
Spring has arrived at Fingal Hotel with the herb garden in bloom, ready to be used in the Galley's dishes.
A map of Scotland showing the lighthouses Fingal visited during her time as a Northern Lighthouse Board tender can now be viewed by guests on board.
Vibrant Spring blooms adorn the tables in the Ballroom for an exclusive evening event.
What better way to relax during your stay than with the gorgeous ishga range of bath and skincare products?
