Teuchters Landing

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Anyone with an interest in Scotland’s liquid refreshments should visit one of the two Teuchters, both of which offer an encyclopaedic selection of the country’s whiskies and beers. The Leith version has the added attraction of being housed in a cosy bothy-like building that may once have been the ferry terminal to/from Aberdeen (hence the name). It’s warmed by an impressive stove in winter, while there are also some well-placed seats outside for catching the summer sun. Despite its diminutive size, the bar offers 18 draft stouts, ales and lagers – mainly from Scotland – and over 90 single malts, and there’s even a mean selection of pub grub produced by next-door bistro, A Room in Leith. As well as Loch Creran oysters and Shetland mussels, the pub’s trademark offerings come in mugs and pay homage to the Highlands, with the likes of pork and Stornoway black pudding meatballs, haggis stovies and Cullen skink.

• High point: A who’s who of Scotland’s beers and whiskies
• Low point: Space can be limited, especially at the weekend