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The average adult gets just 90 minutes of personal time a day, yet most spend it watching TV or scrolling social media rather than pursuing hobbies

Brits believe they’re too old to take up a new hobby by the age of 49

More than 20 UK and international breweries will pour 150+ beers across two sessions at the Big Swally beer festival at Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday October 24.

Big Swally set to return to with more than 150 beers

Ad Feature Guaranteed fun vibes: Edinburgh Oktoberfest moves inside Central Hall

Vault City Bake Off beers

Vault City releases Bake Off inspired dessert beers

Pictured on right is Alan Lavety, deputy general manager at The Black Bull, and Edinburgh Rugby wing Wes Goosen, left, at The Black Bull in Edinburgh's Grassmarket.

Grassmarket sports bar named Edinburgh Rugby’s official away hub

Year 2 999g Legal Limit Smoothie sour

Fruit beer trend boosts Edinburgh brewer to ‘record’ production

Tia Chela’s tacos

Award-winning chefs to bring Tia Chela Mexican to Edinburgh

Bellfield Brewery was named an 'Overall Winner' in the keg beer category at the Indie Beer Scotland Awards 2026.

Edinburgh brewery bags top national award for Mexican-style creation

Stella Artois is launching a Wimbledon themed beer (Image made with AI)

Stella Artois launches strawberries and cream Wimbledon themed beer

Ginger-haired football fans can celebrate Scotland's World Cup dream with free beer this weekend

Ginger fans to celebrate Scotland's World Cup dream with free beer

Vault City Brewery has launched a limited-edition caffeinated sour beer to help Scottish fans stay energised during late-night World Cup 2026 fixtures.

Brewery launches Iron Brew beer to help Scotland fans stay awake

Wise Bartender’s Summer Discovery Pack includes 20 alcohol-free drinks designed for summer gatherings and bank holiday weekends

£40 alcohol-free summer drinks pack arrives for the heatwave

Fountain Brewery workers Harry Traunter, John Smith and Tom Owens celebrate in March 1989 after a planned merger by the Australian company Elders IXL with Scottish & Newcastle Breweries fails

29 photos from the 70s and 80s, celebrating the nation's breweries

Jolly Judge landlord Adam Neil (right) was presented with a framed certificate last week. He is pictured with Karen Hetherington, CAMRA branch cider representative, and Chris Miller, branch chair.

Old Town pub named Edinburgh cider pub of the year by CAMRA again

New wine bar launches on Leith Walk as Abode site is transformed

Beloved beer festival returns to Capital after three-year break
Beer lovers in Edinburgh are in for a treat as a popular festival announces its return to the city.
Heather Carrick

Morrisons will deliver a lavish meal for two to your door just in time for Valentine's night

Morrisons £15 Valentine’s dine-in deal returns with luxury dishes

Brewdog's personalised cans have arrived just in time for Valentine's Day

Personalised BrewDog beer cans launch just in time for Valentine’s Day

The index ranks resorts based on a combination of factors, including the cost of lift passes, equipment hire, accommodation, transport and the average price of a beer, as well as accessibility from the UK.

Balkan resort with £1 beers is Europe’s most affordable ski resort

18 per cent of those born in January have postponed their birthday plans to another month altogether.

1 in 3 adults with a January birthday have abandoned birthday plans

iGulu's F1 machine is as simple as using a pod coffee machine - just pop some ingredients in, let it brew for a few weeks, and your beer will be ready

The iGulu F1 home-brewing machine makes craft beer at home a doddle

Cold Town Beer's limited edition ‘Barrel Aged Imperial Stout’.

Brewery presents ultimate Christmas tipple for craft beer lovers

Scottish brewery recalls festive beer over 'potential health risk'

The 12 ales are all hand-picked from independent breweries

Huge saving on this real ale advent calendar - we've tasted it

Brewdog's 2025 Advent calendar is a real festive treat for beer lovers

Sneak preview of Brewdog's 2025 Advent calendar – 24 beers and extras

The rooftop terrace bar at Cold Town House in the Grassmarket provides incredible views of Edinburgh Castle and has become a favourite with Instagram users.

Watch: Behind the scenes at Scotland's Beer Destination of the Year

Auld Hag and Tennent's Lager are teaming up as the brewery launches a limited-edition Bavarian Pilsner.

Viral London shop selling Scottish produce teams up with Tennent's
Auld Hag will open its doors in Edinburgh on 1 November and will team up with Tennent’s as it launches a limited edition German beer.
Callum McCormack

These photos capture life at some of the UK's most famous lost breweries

34 nostalgic photos capture life at UK's lost breweries

After a two-year break due to the pandemic, Oktoberfest is back in Edinburgh for 2022.

Oktoberfest team ‘destroy 7,000 litres of good beer’

Local brewery ‘can’t Beliebe it’ as US pop star enjoys sunset beer

The Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival gets underway on Saturday, October 4. Froim left to right: Marc Dickson (Williams Brothers), Ellie Lyon (Thistly Cross), Michael Johnstone (Walkie Talky) and Andrew McKnight (Harviestoun Brewery)

Craft Beer Festival returns to city with live music and street food

Enjoy Bavarian beer and four-star luxury for less than £400 with this fabulous deal

Four-star Oktoberfest break with hotel and flights now just £399

Ad Feature Say Sehr Gut to party fun in Edinburgh – Oktoberfest returns

You have been pronouncing global beer brands wrong - here is how to say them correctly

12 beer names you're probably pronouncing wrong

There’s nothing better than a cold, flavour-packed beer enjoyed in the sunshine – especially when the fridge is stocked with something special.

Summer beer bundles that beat boring lager – from £26.50

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Let’s celebrate Edinburgh’s brewing heritage with Caley museum - Susan Dalgety

A new study has revealed the cheapest and most expensive cities in the UK to buy a pint.

How Edinburgh pubs compare among UK's most expensive cities for a pint

James Taylor at a Sandgrown Beardsmen meet up

We're pruning our facial hair ready for Oktoberfest beard championship

The sun rises on another packed day at Virginia Beach

I know why Pharrell Williams is 'Happy' after a trip to Virginia Beach

Scottish craft brewers raising a glass to Edinburgh's Grassmarket Beer Festival in front of Cold Town House.

Craft beer festival returns to to celebrate thriving independent scene

Edinburgh-based Cold Town Beer won a top national accolade for its flagship beer, Barrel Aged Imperial Stout - Speyside Cask Matured.

Local brewery 'thrilled' to be crowned UK’s 'Beer of the Year' winner

It's not hard to know why this place is constantly being named amongst the best beer gardens in the city. Cold Town House in the popular Grassmarket area has one of the most spectacular views of Edinburgh Castle. Enjoy a pizza, prosecco, or a craft beer as you soak up the surroundings

17 of the best pubs with beer gardens in the capital

The Gorilla ornament was taken from Darlington Indoor Market.

Bungling thieves snatch life-size gorilla statue in bizarre burglary

For every gift sent, a donation is made to a local or national charity

Ad Feature This UK company is taking ‘gift giving’ to a new level

Wetherspoons' new premium French lager unveiled

Beer: Heineken to lower alcohol strength of popular beer for ‘balanced lifestyle’

Heineken reduces alcohol content of popular beer

Everyone’s heard of St. Patrick’s Day, the Irish celebration to honour the patron saint of Ireland - but have you heard of St. Brigid’s Day? (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I visited Ireland to celebrate its new bank holiday - and goddess

Historic pub reopens after devastating fire two years ago

Dry January: 12 alcohol-free Scottish beers

The board is coated in grains left over from the brewing process and is sourced from a dairy local to the brewery in the Italian Alps

Cheeseboard made ENTIRELY out of cheese launches for Christmas

Christmas drinks offers include exciting options and deals for 2024

Top Christmas booze deals for presents and parties

Edinburgh Christmas Market is still one of the best ways to get into the festive spirit

Edinburgh Christmas Market is the perfect start to the festive season

The ideal distance between the screen and sofa should be four metres, and the perfect temperature is 19 degrees

Brits reveal what their perfect TV environment consists of

Innis & Gunn will giveaway free pints on Monday at its Edinburgh city centre bar at Lothian Road.

City centre pub to giveaway free pints on Monday

Carlsberg Martson set to axe eight popular British beers from pubs after Christmas (Photo: Isabella - stock.adobe.com)

Eight popular beers set to be axed from pubs after Christmas

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