Edinburgh Attractions

Royal Yacht Brittania

Pride of the Ocean Terminal in the port of Leith, Edinburgh's recently developed waterfront shopping and leisure area, is moored the famed Royal yacht, Britannia. Numerous illustrious passengers, including Sir Winston Churchill and Nelson Mandela, have trod her decks, not to mention the British Royal family themselves. Now visitors can board this vessel on a self-guided audio tour, cruising through the fabulous state apartments to the crew's quarters, and even the gleaming, polished engine room. Most of the accoutrements on board are original, and there are some surprises too: like the Queen's bedroom and one of her shiny Rolls Royces. At the Visitor Centre learn about celebrity life on this luxury ship, and browse in the souvenir shop.

Address: Ocean Terminal, Leith; Website: www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk; Telephone: (0)131 555 5566 (for pre-booking); Opening time: Daily from 10am to 4.30pm (April to October), 9.30am to 4.30pm (July and August) and 10am to 3.30pm in the remaining winter months. Closed Christmas day and New Years day; Admission: £9.75 (adults), £5.75 (children 5-17). Other concessions available