Here in Edinburgh, our pubs are stocked with an enormous variety of Scottish beers – whether they’re brewed in Orkney, the Western Isles, or right here in Auld Reekie.
To mark International Beer Day, we asked readers on the Edinburgh Evening News Facebook page to name the best Scottish beer of them all. From refreshing lagers to full-bodied ales, here are their recommendations. Sláinte!

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BrewDog's Punk IPA was the best-selling craft beer in the UK in 2019, and it's still a hit with our readers. Based in Ellon, BrewDog launched in 2007 and has since found worldwide fame with its beers and controversial marketing techniques. Photo: Getty Images