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.
1. Innis & Gunn
Brewers Innis & Gunn have their own pub on Lothian Road offering their range of craft-brewed beers, along with a menu specifically designed to partner them. Photo: Google Maps
2. The Bow Bar
Named after the street of West Bow on which it sits, The Bow Bar is a traditional Scottish pub specialising in beer and whisky. With up to eight real ales on tap and a bewilderingly-long menu of the world's best beers in cans and bottles, it's one of the best pubs in the Capital. Photo: Google Maps
3. The Stockbridge Tap
Loved equally by locals and visitors, the Stockbridge Tap has a daily rotation of real ales and craft beers from all over the UK to try. They currently have a selection of seven casks and 10 kegs on the go, and are dog friendly. Photo: Google Maps
4. Roseleaf
Another great Leith favourite, Roseleaf has Schiehallion Craft Lager on tap alongside two guest kegs, a range of guest ales, and a selection of the best bottles. Photo: Google Maps