Castle · UNESCO
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A fortress on an extinct volcano above the city, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels.
Other · United Kingdom · Scotland
Royal Yacht Britannia
The former royal yacht, now a floating museum moored at Leith.
Paid entry about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Royal Yacht Britannia matters
Step aboard the yacht that carried the royal family around the world for over 40 years. You can see the royal apartments, the engine room and the crew quarters. It sits at Ocean Terminal in Leith.
Talking points
- It is moored permanently in Leith.
- The royal apartments are surprisingly modest.
- Audio guides lead you around the decks.
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