The history of Edinburgh as a settlement can be traced back to the early Middle Ages, and, in the hundreds of years since, many of the city’s finest pubs have come and gone.
Others have stayed the distance, and have stood in Edinburgh for centuries. The question is, which boozer can truly claim to be the oldest?
Depending on your criteria, the answer may not be as easy as hoped. We’ve looked into some of the contenders and their history, so check them out below and see what you think.