After being closed for a full year, the hotel, restaurant and bars reopened in May 2024 under the ownership of Hazel & Alasdair Lightbody. Absent for many years, it is reported that real ale has made a welcome return.

Located just off the High Street, this Wetherspoon's pub occupies a nineteenth century former corn exchange. Although it is largely open-plan there are a number of booths offering some privacy. Six hand-pulls. Local attractions are the famed Arbroath smokies along with boat trips from the harbour, offering fishing or a visit to Stevenson's 200 year old Bell Rock lighthouse. Don't forget the 850 year old Abbey remains, famous for 1320 Declaration of Independence.

Please note that since the recent 30% increase in statutory Minimum Unit Pricing of Alcohol, Wetherspoon pubs may not accept the full value of CAMRA Vouchers for some lower-priced real ales.

Well established 18 hole Golf Course Situated on the outskirts of Auchterarder. The club lounge and Upstairs function room have views across the course to Craigrossie and the Ochill Hills Long-standing supporter of real ale, regularly dispensing Timothy Taylor Landlord.

Shorter opening hours in winter see Club website for current details

A characterful hotel with an imposing facade in the traditional Highland style. Built by John, 4th Duke of Athol and has been a hotel since the 1830's. Its Bothy Bar serves four ales produced by the local Moulin Brewery, as well as freshly cooked food. Blair Athol and the surrounding area are popular for walking, climbing, biking and sightseeing. The Bothy Bar's opening hours may be shorter out of season but ales can be brought through to the lounge bar.

Classic town-centre pub with a friendly atmosphere, close to the River Ericht. It has two seating areas separated by a well-stocked bar including an increasing numbers of Scottish gins, malts and rums. A wide range of different ales, lagers & ciders is served, with lined glasses used for draught beers. Normally stocks 6 Scottish cask ales. Check out beers currently on at realalefinder.com. No food is available but customers are welcome to bring their own. A regular winner of Tayside CAMRA Pub of the Year under Kenny Fraser's tenure since 1999. CAMRA's Perthshire Pub of the Year 2023, 2024 & 2025. Community-run since mid-2023, with enthusiastic volunteers behind the bar; Closed Mondays; opens 5pm other days, except 2pm -7pm Sundays - see Facebook for updates.

A small, cosy pub located in the town’s main street, with a mixed clientele. The pub has one handpump, with a regular change of beer. Lounge and quiet alcove areas with easy access from bar. Customers are welcome to bring in their own food. Traditionally Brechin was described as a city because of its cathedral which is why the football team is called Brechin City at one time playing at the only senior football ground in Europe which has a hedge along one of its perimeters.

A fine anchor sign hanging on the exterior wall with a 1741 date. The interior is large, part-divided into three areas, all served from a central bar with five handpulls. Nautical theme internally with a fine selection of old spirits mirrors on the walls. Food available most of the day. 5 handpulls with usually 2 in use. Situated centrally in the real ale hotspot of Broughty Ferry at the mouth of the Tay estuary. Pleasant coastal walks nearby along a fine seafront esplanade with golden sands, a castle and small harbour.

This twenty-five room hotel was bought by Wetherspoon and re-opened in early 2014 after a major refit. There are two large lounge areas, one being more relaxed with comfy chairs the other more functional. Large number of handpulls offering a wide selection of ales. Mixed age clientele. Televisions normally quiet with subtitles activated. There is also an outdoor patio area with a good number of tables and a smoking area.

Please note that since the recent 30% increase in statutory Minimum Unit Pricing of Alcohol, Wetherspoon pubs may not accept the full value of CAMRA Vouchers for some lower-priced real ales.

In the idyllic Kinrossshire setting of Cleish, this pop-up pub brings the village community together every month, usually on the first Friday evening, in the local village hall. Real ales are served from one or two handpulls: craft beers and alcohol-free beer are normally available, along with wine and soft drinks. Depending on the time of year, seating is provided in the small bar, the main hall, and the garden area.

Relaxed and informal family-run bar, grill and coffee house. The atmosphere is quiet, with no TV or jukebox - just a log-burning stove that is more than welcome in the winter months. One ale is usually available on electric pump. A selection of books is provided for customers.

A former bank, celebrating 25 years as a bar in February 2024; it features a bare-board floor, wooden furniture and a series of alcoves with tables in the tradition of older Scottish city pubs.

Four handpulled ales are usually on offer, with at least one local contribution from MòR Beers or 71 Brewing. Darker ales & stouts prove very popular with guest beers regularly from Loch Lomond, Robinson (Trooper), Stewart Brewing, Theakston (Old Peculier), Titanic (Cherry and Plum Porters), Williams Bros.

Food is served noon until 6pm every day, unless the kitchen runs out of food earlier, and then live music performed most Friday & Saturday nights, with details notified via Facebook. One of the nearest pubs selling real ale to the railway station. CAMRA Tayside Pub of the Year 2022, the Bank Bar can be very busy especially at weekends.

Formerly the Capitol cinema, built in 1945, but then converted into a large Lloyds public house. A staircase rises to the large upper seating area which is primarily earmarked as the family area. Popular with both shoppers during the day and lively on Friday and Saturday evenings with occasional live music. Also showing Sky sports and TNT sports on 10 TVs plus big screen. Five handpulls but only one or two in use; local ale from Law Brewing often served.

Owned by Ewan and Karen Alcorn. Close to Dunkeld Cathedral this establishment has been in the same family for almost 50 years, and is the oldest trading pub in the area - first opening in 1795. Real ale arrived here in summer 2012, it is a cosy one-room bar on the High Street, serving a mix of locals and tourists. Secluded beer garden to rear with smoking area. Two handpulls, generally serving Scottish beers, one of them usually local. Opening times as shown in front window Feb-2025. Food served daily with Sunday roast carvery.

Situated near the head of one of Scotland's most beautiful glens, the hotel's Climber’s Bar has a large log-fired stove and plenty of character. Popular with walkers after a day on the hills. Two handpumps supplying ale, usually from Scottish breweries. Local food, including lamb,venison and pheasant is served in both bar and adjoining restaurant. The hotel has a range of accommodation from bunkhouse to en-suite rooms to self-catering luxury lodges.

Loch Leven's own taproom is attached to the brewery and offers a choice of 3 beers on handpull from the full cask range, while 2 keg taps dispense craft beers, usually from Cold Town, or occasionally the latest Loch Leven keg pilot brew. Loch Leven Gins are also featured. Drinks may be consumed indoors or at tables outside. A growler dispenser enables cask beers to be purchased to take home, while real ale can also be ordered in pins and firkins from the brewery. Bottled beers, brewery gifts and souvenirs may be purchased from the shop. Normally closed on Mondays, with Tuesday opening only in spring and summer - best to check Brewery website, Facebook or Instagram for details of current opening times, music and events. Kinrossshire Pub of the Year 2024, 2025.

The Kinloch Arms is the only watering-hole of the village. It consists of a general bar (with tv), a dining-room and a function room. Wood burning stove, Refurbished and reopened 17 January 2020 with real ales selling well.

Originally a coaching inn and posting house dating back to 1820, now a country inn with flag stone floor in an informal bar and comfortable lounge/dining room with a log fire in Adam style fireplace. Up to three ales are available including house beer The Lure of Meikleour . Excellent quality food is served using locally sourced ingredients. The Inn has an ample sized car park and beer garden. Nearby is the famous beech hedge which was planted in 1745 and now stands 100ft high and is a third of a mile long and is the worlds tallest

Dating back to 1728, this friendly local has a semi open-plan interior featuring classic brewery mirrors and local historic photographs. The comfortable lounge area has low ceilings, exposed joists and stone walls; the bar area is warmed by an open fire. The games room at the rear has a pool table. This pub has been family owned since 1985 and usually serves 2 or sometimes 3 beers, sourced from breweries across Scotland and beyond. Milnathort links some great cycling routes through the Ochils, via Burleigh Castle, to the more leisurely Loch Leven Heritage Trail. CAMRA's Kinrossshire Pub of the Year 2023. For those travelling by bus, Glenfarg Community Transport have recently extended their hourly 55 service right into Perth; on Wednesday and Friday afternoons, by request, the bus will drop you right at the Village Inn; on other days just alight in Church St.

Stylishly renovated a few years ago, this busy town centre pub provides a comfortable retreat for a wide mix of customers. Two handpulls are conveniently sited on a long bar near the entrance in the main open area, although just one is normally in use. Several TVs show live sporting events although there is a small snug at the front for those wishing to enjoy a quiet pint. The beer is usually sourced from Scottish brewers.

Visitors may want to visit the Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre at what was the first operational airfield in UK, opening in 1913.

CAMRA's Angus Pub of the Year 2023.

Former bank converted to a lounge bar. The pub can become very busy, particularly at the weekend, with tables reserved for diners. Drinkers may have to stand at the bar at busy times.

Good pub grub is available all day and well into the evening. Following refurbishments in January 2025, including a new kitchen, the popular Tapas menu is back; pizza nights too.

In addition to the single hand-pull, usually pouring Harviestoun Haggis Hunter, Cullach’s Tayside IPA is available from keykeg without applied CO2. Dog water bowl at door for thirsty four legged customers; closed on Mondays.

Perth's only independent taproom, Cullach Brewing first opened in Princes Street on Saturday 7 December 2019, offering a well-appointed and comfortable seating area. Six free-flow taps dispense craft beers direct from key kegs, mostly serving Cullach's own range of beers - unfiltered, without pasteurisation, and naturally carbonated. These typically include Tayside IPA, Dubh and Cabin Porter. Beware some of the guests beers may not be real ale by CAMRA’s definition. The menu features hand-stretched, sourdough pizzas "made with love". Refer to Facebook for events, tap takeovers, and occasional openings.

Said to be the oldest pub in Perth dating back to 1665, with no name change. Walls are timber-lined with white painted beamed ceiling and frieze lightening up the bar. A large oil painting of a sailing ship is of particular interest. Lounge area to left of bar with a selection of books for reading. The Old Ship was an oasis in Perth for real ale in the 1980s, now offering three changing beers, often including a seasonal ale from Greene King, and guest beers from down south, such as Black Sheep BB, Oakham JHB or Theakston Old Peculier.

The upstairs lounge reopened as 'Above Board' in December 2018 after 20-year closure. Tayside CAMRA's Perth City Pub of the Year 2023, 2024 & 2025.

The Twa Tams first opened as a music haunt in November 1975 and is currently in the hands of the Mad Ferret Band musicians Sandy Stirton and Chris Woods, who took over in May 2019.

Having featured some big names in Scottish music over the years, Tams has become Perth's premier music venue, with folk, jazz, rock or soul bands and soloists on stage most nights.

Atmospheric bar with beamed low ceiling, illuminated stage, and large outdoor drinking area. Three handpulls with at least one real ale and usually a cider too. Some uncertainty about opening hours and food times.

Starting life as Pitlochry’s blacksmith’s forge in the early 1900s, the interior has been transformed into a restaurant featuring fresh contemporary design, combined with traditional rustic charm.

The Auld Smiddy has recently been acquired by Marko Curik; menus are carefully selected according to the season, home-made from locally sourced ingredients. Log fires burn during the winter months, plus a firepit with outside seating in the summer. Cask ales, and malt whiskies too, can often be found from local breweries and distilleries.

A pleasant country inn under the imposing Bishop Hill, on the A911 between Kinross and Glenrothes, now run by landlady Lynne. The village and pub take their name from the impressive canopied village well. Close to Loch Leven heritage trail, Portmoak Moss and Kilmagadwood, so popular with cyclists and walkers. Bed & breakfast accommodation is provided in chalets adjacent to the inn. The bar features real ale normally from Stewart Brewing; 2 handpulls with one pouring, and another ale always tapped to follow; impressive log burning fire in the winter.

Welcoming and comfortable country tavern dating from 1534, where travellers had to stop to pay tolls on their journey around Loch Leven. Now much extended, there are seating areas on two levels where a fine selection of meals and bar snacks is available. The oldest part of the building is now the Harness Bar; features include low ceilings, oak beams, horse brasses, wooden settles and works of art by a local painter. Cask conditioned beers, from local Scottish breweries, are served from 2 handpulls in the lower bar area.