Edinburgh pubs are being celebrated as traditional coaching inns of historical significance in the latest publication from the Campaign for Real Ale, “Historic Coaching Inns of the Great North” by acclaimed beer writer Roger Protz.
Three pubs in Edinburgh have been showcased in the informative traveller’s guide, which takes you on a fascinating journey from London to Edinburgh. Known as “the Route 66 of Britain”, the Great North Road is a huge part of British folklore, serving as the main route between London and Scotland for many centuries. The fabulous coaching inns along it are part of the nation’s living history, and include:
- The Tolbooth Tavern, which presents the history of the Tolbooth and Canongate on the walls with ancient prints, photos and maps.
- The Beehive, which sits in the same place that an inn has stood since the 15th century.
- The White Hart, the city’s oldest inn which dates from 1516 and has heavily engraved beans with quotations from the poet Robert Burns, who visited the inn in 1791.
Lavishly illustrated throughout, Historic Coaching Inns of the Great North Road includes over view maps showing key roads for each section of the route, practical information including recommendations for local visits, and quirky anecdotes to convey the history and legends of the Great North Road.
Roger Protz, author and acclaimed beer writer says: “The Great North Road is part of British folklore, which is still alive today thanks to the survival of these magnificent coaching inns. Travellers can use this guide to retrace old routes and enjoy some of Britain’s most fascinating traditional pubs while learning about the history and culture that is draped along this iconic road.”
CAMRA’s Historic Coaching Inns of the Great North Road is available to order from today (Monday 24th April) for £12.99.
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