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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9. Piper plays in honour of the Queen Mother's funeral
The piper is Jim Stout from Kirkwall. Photo: DAVID MOIR
11. Eleanor Pacitti and Margaret Lyall, from Leith
The first time the Royal Yacht Britannia opened its doors to the public at its new home in Leith. Amongst the first onboard were Eleanor Pacitti and Margaret Lyall, from Leith. Photo: DENIS STRAUGHAN
12. 56th anniversary of the Yacht's launch from Clydebank
50 of Britannia's former Royal Yachtsmen stepped back on board this week for a special reunion, coinciding with the 56th anniversary of the Yacht's launch from Clydebank. The yachtsmen donned their overalls and picked up their tools to help with the ship's maintenance. 21st April 2009. Picture by JANE BARLOW Photo: Jane Barlow