The Royal Yacht Britania, pt 1

Up early this morning as we're heading to Edinburgh on the train to visit The Royal Yacht Britania. The weather's not great, cool, cloudy and misty.

After arriving at Waverly Station we catch the tram out to Leith. Strangely the entrance to the Yacht is through a shopping cente bits well laid out.

We can stroll round at our own pace with handheld audio devices explaining the whole tour. These are pictures of the crews quarters and recreation areas including the officers dining room, the crews living areas complete with bar. There is a full working laundry on board, a doctors surgery and an operating room.Read more