SS Explorer @SS_Explorer_PS
The official account of SS Explorer, a historic fishing research vessel moored in the port of Leith. Registered with SS Explorer Preservation Society SC023518 linktr.ee/SSExplorer Leith, the port of Edinburgh Joined July 2025-
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he restoration of the quarterdeck proceeds apace.📷 #SSExplorer #shiprepair #volunteering #shiptok #Leith #paintdeck #restration #shiprestoration #restoration #restorations #restorationproject #restorationJourney #marinetimemuseum #shiphistory
Step into the past with the SS Explorer’s original blueprints! 🗺️ This is where the journey began, showing the layout of the upper and lower decks. It’s a fascinating look at the ship’s history. facebook.com/share/r/1C72ke…
September’s heather at the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye 🥰🏴 #scottishislands #visitscotland #scotland
Northern Lights delivered last night from Scotland, north Wales and even down to Norfolk and Kent! Increased solar activity likely to continue tonight with chance of a stronger display. #aurora #northernlights
Papillon and Marsayru locking into St Katharine's this evening.
Chasing the rays at sunset tonight :)
📸 PHOTO OF THE WEEK: 'Sat on the Bowsprit' by Paul Boomsma. Shortlisted for the 2023 @NatHistShips Photography Competition. Watch this space to see the shortlisted images from our 2025 Photo Competition - coming soon!
Tonight’s sunset in Aberdeen ❤️
After 15 years of working in the British Cheese industry, Iain Mellis established I.J.Mellis Cheesemongers in 1993. With an aim to bring traditional service and fine farmhouse cheese to Scotland, I.J.Mellis & Son has now provided high quality, flavourful cheese for over three…
Good morning from Scotland!
The Lamplighter RL Stevenson ..It’s time to take the window to see Leerie going by; For every night at teatime and before you take your seat, With lantern and with ladder he comes posting up the street. 📸 @ snapsbyshirin on Instagram. The Writers' Museum is open daily 10am-5pm.
This Merchant Navy Day, we salute those who keep our seas safe and trade flowing. At Dales Marine Services, we’re proud to support the Merchant Navy by keeping their vessels strong, seaworthy, and ready for every voyage. ⚓ #MerchantNavyDay #ShipRepair
Amazing Aurora over our Orkney skies tonight. #auroraborealis
Here's #mysteryphoto no. 350. I hope the landscape in the background is clear enough that someone recognises it. If you, please get in touch!
⚓ Miss the magic of #TallShipsAberdeen2025? From tall ships and concerts to a carnival of colour – the highlights are all here in our official recap. 🎥 Thanks to Signal for capturing the spirit so perfectly. 📺 Watch the video here: tallshipsaberdeen.com/news-hub/reliv…
Avery dark shot of two scientists who were life long friends and spent their entire working careers at the marine laboratory. Shared from John Dunn’s post. 🔗 facebook.com/groups/ss.expl…
Team Noise applying rust converter whilst also making a racket. facebook.com/groups/ss.expl…
This print shows the SS Explorer leaving Aberdeen very early on in her career. The wood effect superstructure and the siding on the top deck behind the bridge were altered early on. #SSExplorer #Aberdeen #MaritimeHistory #ShipHistory #Leith #MarineResearch #Scotland
Watch as Edinburgh volunteers detail plans to turn historic ship into floating museum edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/watch-as-…
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