Massive French warship docks in Edinburgh as part of two-month North Atlantic mission

A huge French warship has docked in Edinburgh as part of a two-month mission in the North Atlantic.

The Premier-Maître L'Her set sail from Brest on February 19 and was deployed to a ‘harsh climactic environment’ with ‘high latitudes’, according to the French Navy’s website.

She was involved in a series of training exercises off Portugal’s Azores Islands before arriving at Leith Docks today.

Launched in 1980, the ship has participated in major anti-piracy and rescue missions throughout her career. She is set to be stood down from service this year.

Police Scotland North East Edinburgh wrote on X: “#NECPT welcomed French Warship PREMIER-MAITRE L'HER into #Leith today. As a team we hope you have an enjoyable visit here in Edinburgh.”