Landmark

Royal Yacht Britannia

Leith, Edinburgh

Address

Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ, Edinburgh

Source: royalyachtbritannia.co.uk, checked 11 Nov 2026.

The Royal Yacht Britannia moored at Leith — Photo: brewbooks / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

The former royal yacht, now open to visitors at Ocean Terminal. Its site says it is open 363 days a year, closed 25 December and 1 January, and that you can stay as long as you like within opening hours.

Time needed 2 to 3 hours

Rainy day

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What's on at Royal Yacht Britannia

Upcoming events at Royal Yacht Britannia, from the weekly Edinburgh events calendar.

Food event

Burns Supper on the Royal Yacht Britannia

23 Jan 2027 Royal Yacht Britannia, Leith

Ticketed traditional Burns supper aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia at Ocean Terminal on Saturday 23 January 2027.

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Smaller local events nearby

St Andrew's Stomp! Featuring: Mànran Concert
Sun 29 Nov · Port of Leith Distillery Bar
Event at Port of Leith Distillery Bar.
19:30 to 23:00 · Map · Source: Eventbrite
Ocean Terminal Market Market
First weekend of the month. Next: Sat 5 Dec · Ocean Terminal, Leith
Independent makers, artists and local businesses on the ground floor of Ocean Terminal, on the first weekend of each month.
Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh (City of Edinburgh Council)

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Nearby

Ocean Terminal Shopping · 2 min walk A shopping centre on the Leith waterfront next to the Royal Yacht Britannia, with free car parking on site. Leith Market Market · 8 min walk A market in Leith run with the Stockbridge and Grassmarket markets. The Shore Landmark · 10 min walk The waterfront in Leith where the Water of Leith meets the Forth, with the neighbourhood's bars and restaurants. Victoria Park Park · 14 min walk A Green Flag park in Trinity with two play areas, ball courts and a large circular path. Newhaven Harbour Landmark · 15 min walk The old fishing harbour on the Forth, part of the Leith and Newhaven area promoted by the official city guide. Starbank Park Park · 19 min walk A park with floral beds and views across the Firth of Forth to Fife, good for watching ships.

Around Leith

Harbour, the Shore and the yacht

Leith is Edinburgh's port, a few miles north of the centre, with a waterfront, Ocean Terminal and its own parks.

Leith has 10 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 5 landmarks, 3 parks and gardens, 1 shop and 1 market. Read the Leith guide.

Pilrig Park Park · 20 min walk
Leith Links Park · 23 min walk
Leith Walk Landmark · 2.4 km away
Easter Road Stadium Landmark · 2.4 km away
Lochend Park Park · 2.6 km away
Edinburgh Playhouse Landmark · 2.9 km away

Good to know

What is the address of Royal Yacht Britannia?: Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ, Edinburgh.
How long do you need at Royal Yacht Britannia?: Plan for 2 to 3 hours.

Stay near Royal Yacht Britannia

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