Royal Yacht Britannia

THE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA

Visitors to Ocean Terminal can instead visit and take a guided tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia, also knows as Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia – the former royal yacht of Queen Elizabeth II. The yacht sailed the seas from 1954 until 1997. It has five decks and has been the home to many esteemed guests (other than the royal family itself), such as Frank Sinatra, Liz Taylor, Nelson Mandela and Sir Winston Churchill. The yacht is now a top rated tourist attraction in Britain, bringing many tourists to Leith Scotland. With a tea room and a gift shop also on offer, this is a nice fun day out for families and people of all ages.

WALKING DISTANCES FROM THE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA

The great thing about Leith is there are so many places to go that are within walking distance. The Royal Yacht Britannia walking distances:

  • Ocean Terminal – ~23 minutes (1.2 miles)
  • Princes street east end – ~46 minutes (2.2 miles)
  • Newhaven Harbour – ~30 minutes (1.5 miles)
  • the Shore Bar ~12 minutes (0.6miles)

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