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There was nothing simple or unfussy, however, about the running of the ship. When the Queen travelled, along
with her went 45 members of the royal household, five tons of luggage and a Rolls-Royce that was carefully
squeezed into a specially built garage on the deck. The ship's company consisted of an admiral, 20 officers and 220
yachtsmen. The decks (made of Burmese teak) were scrubbed daily, but all work near the royal accommodation was
carried out in complete silence and had to be finished by 8am. A thermometer was kept in the Queen's bathroom to
make sure the water was the correct temperature, and when in harbour one yachtsman was charged with ensuring
that the angle of the gangway never exceeded 12 degrees. Note the mahogany windbreak that was added to the bal-
cony deck in front of the bridge; it was put there to stop wayward breezes from blowing up skirts and inadvertently
revealing the royal undies.
NEED TO KNOW
www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk
;
Ocean Terminal; adult/child £11.75/7.50; 9.30am-4.30pm Jul-Sep,
to 4pm Apr-Jun & Oct, 10am-3.30pm Nov-Mar, last admission 90min before closing;
45 GILMOUR RD££
( 0131-667 3536;
www.edinburghbedbreakfast.com
;
45 Gilmour Rd; s/d £70/140)
A peaceful set-
ting, large garden and friendly owners contribute to the appeal of this Victorian terraced
house, which overlooks the local bowling green. The decor is a blend of 19th- and 20th-
century influences, with bold Victorian reds, a period fireplace and pine floors in the
lounge, a rocking horse and art-nouveau lamp in the hallway, and a 1930s vibe in the three
spacious bedrooms. Located 1 mile southeast of the city centre.
| B&B
AONACH MOR GUEST HOUSE ££
( 0131-667 8694;
www.aonachmor.com
;
14 Kilmaurs Tce; r per person £33-70; )
This elegant
Victorian terraced house is located on a quiet backstreet and has seven bedrooms, beauti-
fully decorated, with many original period features. Our favourite is the four-poster bed-
room with polished mahogany furniture and period fireplace. Located 1 mile southeast of
the city centre.
| B&B
SHERWOOD GUEST HOUSE££
( 0131-667 1200;
www.sherwood-edinburgh.com
; 42 Minto St; s £65-85, d £75-100; )
One of
the most attractive guesthouses on Minto St's B&B strip, the Sherwood is a refurbished
Georgian terraced house decked out with hanging baskets and shrubs. Inside are six en
suite rooms that combine Regency-style striped wallpaper with modern fabrics and pine
furniture.
| B&B
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