5 of the oldest pubs in Scotland well worth a visit

We take a look at some of the contenders for the crown of 'Scotland's oldest pub'.

GV of The Sheep Heid Inn, situated in Duddingston Village, where The Queen had dinner in early July 2016. pic taken 12/7/16

Lying at the heart of many a Scottish community, the local pub was often a lodestone for communication and revelry and its no wonder that so many have survived throughout the centuries to remain a tangible links to the past.

With histories that are often disputed (due to a lack of proof and the sheer age of many of the buildings involved) many pubs claim to be “Scotland’s oldest” here are some of the strongest contenders.