Edinburgh Pub Guide: Scott's

Scott's

Anyone walking along Rose Street from west to east will find that Scott's is one of the first pubs they come to, dominating its corner plot on the south side of the street.

Pub Sign Scott's and Rose Street

The name came from its redoubtable landlady for many years, Mrs Scott or Ma Scott who had a reputation for being the only person in the establishment ever to touch the till: and for ejecting anyone she took a dislike to.

Looking Towards the Front Door

Bar and Rear of the Main Room

Inside, you find a very traditional Scottish bar: dark wood floor and furnishings, and panels half way up the wall. One unusual feature is the position of the bar, which occupies the outside of the corner between the main and side streets, effectively taking up most of the available window space and leaving the interior of the pub rather darker than you'd expect from its bright and very attractive exterior.

Address: 202 Rose Street, EH2 4AZ
Telephone: 0131 225 7401
Opening hours, normal: 11.00am to 1.00am
Opening hours, Sunday: 12.30pm to 1.00am
Real ales: Caledonian Deuchars IPA; Guest beers
Whisky choice: A range of single malts is always available
Cocktails: No
Hot drinks: Tea, coffees and hot chocolate
Food: Traditional Scottish pub grub, including sandwiches
Food service times: 12.00 noon to 8.00pm daily
Music: Live solo violinist on Thursdays
Policy on children's access: Outside and only during the summer months
Disabled access: Wheelchair accessible, but Scott's has no specialist facilities for the disabled
Clientele: Regulars, tourists and on the stag and hen party circuit
Outdoor seating: During the summer months
Other attractions: None, other than those already listed
Features in: Good Beer Guide 2007; CAMRA's Edinburgh & SE Scotland Real Ale Guide (2004)

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