While there are still restrictions and curfews in place in level 2 Scotland, many have been enjoying their new freedoms and are grateful to no longer be at the mercy of the Scottish weather – although, if the sun is shining this is all you need to know about some of Scotland's best beer gardens.
For those that take their beer seriously, being able to return to pubs indoors is great news – with draft-poured ales, lagers and stouts back on the menu.
Here are 13 of the best Edinburgh pubs for real ales and craft beers.
5. The Abbotsford
There are no shortage of pubs on Rose Street, but the Abbotsford stands out thanks to its spectacular mahogany island bar and its great selection of beers - including two cask ales and nine keg beers. Photo: Google Maps
6. The Guildford Arms
A short walk from Princes Street, on West Register Street, the Guildford Arms is well-known for its ornate and impressive Victorian interior. They serve four rotating cask ales, 12 keg beers and a range of bottles. Photo: Google Maps
7. Cask & Barrel
The Cask & Barrel was one of Edinburgh's first cask ale pubs in the 1990s with a sister pub, the Cask & Barrel Southside, opening later on West Preston Street. Behind the bar there are five resident Scottish and English ales, including Deuchars IPA, and two or more rotating guest ales. Photo: Google Maps
8. Nobles
Beautiful inside and out, Nobles is located in the heart of Leith and has a range of local craft beers behind the beautifully-designed bar. Photo: Google Maps