The tourist attraction reported losses of £2.4m due to coronavirus restrictions and has now temporarily closed its doors.
The yacht served as the Royal Yacht of Queen Elizabeth II between 1954 and 1997 before it was retired and is now berthed at the Ocean Terminal in Leith.
These pictures give us a glimpse of the story of this iconic yacht.
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5. The Queen and Commodore Anthony Morrow,
The Queen and Commodore Anthony Morrow, Britannia's commanding officer, aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia in Portsmouth before the vessel was paid off after 44 years of service . Photo: John Stillwell
6. The Powerehouse of Royal Yacht Britannia
The Powerehouse of Royal Yacht Britannia which drives the yacht. Photo: UNKNOWN
8. A view of the Royal Yacht Britannia
This picture was taken on the River Clyde. Photo: Unknown
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