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David McLean

Edinburgh's most notorious landlord who barred pretty much everybody from his pub

With a brass plaque at its entrance forbidding mobile phones, backpackers, cameras and credit cards, the Canny Man's in Morningside set exceptionally strict rules before you'd even had the dubious pleasure of stepping inside.

And for those bold and undeterred enough to order a drink at the bar, your chances of being served said tipple could diminish very quickly depending on your 'look' or choice of attire.

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