Edinburgh’s pubs have served thirsty locals and visitors for hundreds of years now, so we’ve taken a look at 13 of the oldest drinking establishments in Edinburgh.
5. The Cafe Royal
Wrapped in elaborate stonework, the Cafe Royal pub on West Register Street boasts an equally grand interior in an exuberant French style that captures the best in late 19th century pub architecture. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
6. Deacon Brodies
Named after Edinburgh's most famous crooked councillor, Deacon Brodie's has been serving alcoholic beverages since 1806. The originally Brodie family lived on Brodie's Close on the opposite side of the Lawnmarket. Photo: Jane Barlow
7. The Athletic Arms
The Athletic Arms - aka the diggers - in Ardmillan Terrace is a famous old haunt for Hearts supporters, who swarm there before and after games at nearby Tynecastle Park. Situated in the ground floor of an 1889 five-storey tenement block, the pub was owned by the T W Innes Trust from 1899 and remained unchanged until purchased by Scottish & Newcastle in the early 1990s. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
8. The King's Wark
While the building that houses the King's Wark dates back to the 1700s, it actually sits on foundations which are significantly older and were begun by James I in 1434 to serve as a royal residence. Photo: Google