Burns Supper Aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia

The Royal Yacht Britannia is hosting its annual Burns Supper on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 January 2027, a ticketed celebration of Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns. It's a proper traditional evening on board the ship, which is docked at Ocean Drive in Leith.

The night starts with a red-carpet welcome and a Champagne and canapés reception, and you'll be greeted by Britannia's piper. From there, the evening moves into the State Dining Room, where the ship's butlers serve a five-course menu prepared by Executive Chef Mark Alston and his team in the original Royal Galleys. A pianist plays the yacht's original baby grand—an instrument that's been touched by Sir Noël Coward, Princess Margaret and Princess Diana—and the highlight of the night, the 'Address to a Haggis', is toasted with a dram of whisky. The ticket also includes a highlights tour of the ship.

For a bit of context on the venue, the yacht served the Royal Family as its only floating residence for 44 years and sailed nearly 1,000 voyages; it's now open to the public and rated Scotland's Best Visitor Attraction. If you're staying at the Fingal Hotel—the five-star 23-cabin luxury floating hotel in the Leith dry dock—you get a 10% discount on the night.

Tickets are £265 per person, or you can book a table of 12 for £2,915, which includes one complimentary place. It runs across two nights, Friday 22 and Saturday 23 January 2027, at The Royal Yacht Britannia, Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ.