Royal Yacht Britannia
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The ship, built at the John Brown shipyard in Clydebank, entered service in 1954 as the residence of Queen Elizabeth II. For 44 years, the yacht sailed 1,087,623 nautical miles, undertaking 968 official state voyages. In 1997, the vessel was decommissioned and moored at Ocean Terminal in Leith. The tour route leads through five decks, including the private royal bedrooms, the State Dining Room, and the gleaming engine room. Visitors can see original furniture and tableware.
- Visit time: 2 h
What to look for
- Royal bedroom with single beds ordered by the monarch
- Elegant State Dining Room accommodating 56 guests
- Ship's steam engine room gleaming with chrome and white enamel
- Onboard garage housing a vintage Rolls-Royce Phantom V
How long does it take to visit Royal Yacht Britannia?
Plan about 2 h.
Nearby
- The Kitchin — 630 m
- Restaurant Martin Wishart — 850 m
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh — 2.7 km
- The Gardener's Cottage — 2.7 km
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