25 of the best pubs in Scotland - according to CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2020
By Rosalind Erskine
Published 17th Sep 2019, 18:00 GMT
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We certainly aren't short of pubs here in Scotland, but which are some of the best?
CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2020 recently reveal their top spots, and here we take a look at 25 of the best pubs which feature. From country pubs to hotel bars, there's a good place to stop for a drink no matter where you are or are travelling to in Scotland.
The Copper Dog bar is located in this impressive Victorian hotel, which is close to the River Spey. Food and drinks can be enjoyed here whereas upstairs in the Quaich bar theres an impressive whisky selection.
This charming bar is situated on Speysides malt whisky trail and os close to the Speyside Way. It is at its most popular during the tourist season and during the Spirit of Speyside whisky festival.
This small popular pub is named after John Shanks, a shoe maker and an important name in conservation of Elgins cathedral. Food is available from 10am and drinks include whisky, gins, cocktails, real ale and bottled beer.
This small family-run hotel overlooks the famous Highland Games ground on the edge of this historic village. Four varying ales are served, which reduces to three in the winter.
One of Banffs most historic buildings, this pub retains many original features including distillery mirrors in the bar. Food is served in the upstairs lounge and one of the taps is home to an ever-changing beer.
The Copper Bar in this Baronial style hotel serve real ale - often Fyne Ales or Hop Back which can be enjoyed in the bar, dining room or games room.
Visitors to this hotel can enjoy views across Brodick Bay as well as home-cooked meals and a beer, which in the summer is often an Arran Blonde.
16 TVs showing sports make this an ideal hangout at the weekend, if thats your thing. Theres also table and pool tables and a DJ playing at the weekend. Four ales, usually two Sottish, are served.
This traditional pub serves great food which can be enjoyed while listening to live music or watching games or sport on TV. Theres a beer garden and an open fire.
Evening meals, darts, a garden and a good selection of beers can be enjoyed in this cosy bar.
This large bar has original features, a roaring fire and an outdoor area and serves food as well as four changing beer that are sourced nationally.
