Many of the Capital's best-known watering holes have fascinating stories to tell, and you can soak up the history there while enjoying a pint.
Some of Edinburgh's oldest pubs are hundreds of years old, with one dating back to 1360, and it is said Mary Queen of Scots, stopped by the inn many times to play skittles in the courtyard. The stories behind how the pubs got their names also reveal much about the city’s history.
Browse our picture gallery to see a dozen of Edinburgh’s oldest pubs – and please let us know your favourites in the comments section.
5. The King's Wark
The building that houses the King's Wark on Leith's Shore dates back to the 1700s. It is steeped in history and it actually sits on foundations which are significantly older and were begun by James I in 1434 to serve as a royal residence. Photo: JPIMedia
6. White Horse Bar
The White Horse has been located on the Royal Mile since the 17th century making it the oldest watering hole on the Royal Mile. Today, it is trading as White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar, selling delicious seafood, wine and cocktails. Photo: JPIMedia
7. The Doric
Market Street's Doric Bar is named after the ancient dialect common to the Aberdeenshire region of Scotland. There's been a pub on this site since the 17th century. Photo: JPIMedia
8. The White Hart Inn
The earliest written records for supposedly haunted The White Hart Inn on this site date to 1516 and has welcomed the likes of Robert Burns, Burke and Hare and King David I. Photo: JPIMedia