SS Explorer

The official account of SS Explorer, a historic fishing research vessel moored in the port of Leith. Registered with SS Explorer Preservation Society SC023518

[SS Explorer @SS_Explorer_PS]

⚓️Explorer Day 2026 – 71st Anniversary⚓️
Join us on 20 June to celebrate 71 years of SS Explorer. Meet our volunteers and crew, explore the ship, and learn how you can get involved.
Anyone interested in volunteering is very welcome.
https://t.co/ptRMFChvT6
#SSExplorer #Volunteer

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We’re joining @leithfestival 2026! ⚓️
Discover the story of SS Explorer and the volunteers helping preserve this unique piece of Scotland’s maritime heritage.
https://t.co/ljFE9AIO3w
#SSExplorer #Leith #LeithFestival

[SS Explorer @SS_Explorer_PS]

SS Explorer has been awarded £157,115 from @HeritageFundUK 🚢

The preservation of the SS Explorer is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players. 😀

More info:
https://t.co/jDCNqUIzye

#HeritageFund #NationalLottery #SSExplorer

[SS Explorer @SS_Explorer_PS]

🎄 Holiday Update 🎄
SS Explorer will be closed for tours from 23 December to 3 January.
We reopen on Tuesday 6 January 2026 at 10am.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎉

We look forward to welcoming you back in January!
https://t.co/bk60RX26BJ

[SS Explorer @SS_Explorer_PS]

Help Us Restore the Upper Deck Above the Wheelhouse
https://t.co/jKYE2GRHDF

Our volunteers are preventing water damage to the wheelhouse — please help us finish the job! 😃❤️🫶

#ssexplorer #support #Donation #restore

[SS Explorer @SS_Explorer_PS]

Restoring the Starboard Waist Deck: A Big Step Forward

https://t.co/Xtx1Dh3Fuo

After removing the old rotted planks and de-rusting the deck, the SS Explorer's volunteers treated the deck with a rust inhibitor, before painting over it. 😃🚢

#ssexplorer #leith #Edinburgh #ships

[SS Explorer @SS_Explorer_PS]

In the early 70’s, on returning from a voyage in Icelandic waters, the Explorer encountered severe storm conditions. 🌊😀https://t.co/WQTn5ZyMzH
#Storm #VOYAGE #70s #leith #Edinburgh #ssexplorer

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As a fisheries research vessel, the SS Explorer was involved in trawling, an industrial fishing technique where nets, or trawls, are towed through the water to catch fish. 🐟https://t.co/ebdQuv8Yu0 #leith #Edinburgh #History

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We are transferring our X account. Please follow us!
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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

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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.
https://t.co/WmI8KUX7At

[Victoria 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☘️ @folknstory]

September’s heather at the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

#scottishislands #visitscotland #scotland

[Simon King @SimonOKing]

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

[Dunkirk Little Ships @Dunkirk_Ships]

Papillon and Marsayru locking into St Katharine's this evening.

[Graeme Peacock @GraemePeacock1]

Chasing the rays at sunset tonight :)

[National Historic Ships UK @NatHistShips]

📸 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!

[Natalie Hood @NatalieAHood]

Tonight’s sunset in Aberdeen ❤️

[Edinburgh @edinburgh]

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 decades.

[alice morrison @aliceoutthere1]

Good morning from Scotland!