Royal Yacht Britannia
The Queen’s former yacht, moored in Leith with every deck open to walk through.
The audio tour takes you from the bridge to the engine room via the royal bedrooms and the crew's quarters, and it is consistently one of the best-reviewed attractions in Scotland. It is entirely on board, so rain does not matter. Leith's restaurants along the Shore make a good lunch afterwards.
When it works
Indoors, so the weather does not matter. Best morning, afternoon.
Good for kids, a first visit, step-free visits and groups.
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