Scotland is known for its many historic pubs scattered around the country, which have served thirsty patrons for dozens upon dozens of years.
There are many that claim to be the oldest surviving public house in the country, but few have greater claim to the title than The Sheep Heid Inn in Edinburgh. Located in the historic village of Duddingston in the east of the city, the property has reputedly been an inn since 1360.
The origin of the pub's name is a point of contention, with one theory relating to Duddingston's reputation as a popular area for sheep butchers in medieval times. Livestock reared on the nearby Holyrood Park were brought to the village for slaughtering, with the heads of the sheep being one of the less popular items at the local meat markets.
