The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh is opening a new world-class Visitor Centre and Retail Experience in Spring 2025 to elevate their visitor journey.

The enhanced Visitor Centre will incorporate ‘never before seen’ images and films, setting the scene of the Royal Yacht’s rich history, giving visitors an enhanced sense of arrival before stepping aboard the Yacht itself.

The newly developed fascinating exhibition tells Britannia’s story from the build of the last Royal Yacht in John Brown’s Shipyard to the ship’s new life as a five-star visitor attraction.

The new state-of-the-art Gift Shop will be a cornucopia of Royal and heritage gifts, as well as unique treasures inspired by Britannia. Souvenirs for visitors to take home a memento of their time aboard Britannia.

2025 also sees exciting developments afoot for Britannia’s fleet of former Royal racing and sailing yachts; Bloodhound, Bluebottle and Coweslip. Recent investment by The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust has seen the fleet of three vessels, all formerly owned by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, restored in all their glory. The trio will be taking to the water with wind in their sails next year!

Fingal Hotel

Fingal, Edinburgh’s luxury floating hotel (Tripadvisor’s No.1 UK Luxury Hotel), are enhancing their dining experience for guests following an expansion of their award-winning Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar. Fingal’s restaurant is a world-class foodie destination, with a stylish nautical interior, which boasts 2 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence.

In addition, new for 2025, Fingal’s original Bridge is being developed into a thoughtfully designed new private dining experience, offering a tailored and immersive gastronomic journey for guests, inspired by Fingal’s working life at sea.