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Bars that are open on Christmas Day and New Years Day in Edinburgh

24/12/2019

 

Festive Opening Hours in Edinburgh

See an overview in the image below or the full guide which we'll keep up to date as venues share their opening hours.
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3 Scottish Beers to buy this Christmas

18/12/2019

 

3 Scottish beers to Stock up on for Christmas

Seasonal beers can get a bad reputation...pumpkin spice IPA anyone? Rather than gimmicks, we're keen on darker, richer beers for the winter months.

​Our team love nothing more than cosying  up on a winter evening to share a bottle or two of warming beers.

​Here are three we'll be stocking up on.

Barney's Beer - Ol'Seamus

Our friends at Barney’s brew in the old horse stables at Summerhall. Their first ever Scotch Ale only went and picked up an award on its first outing.

Scotland's traditional beer style is malty and moreish. A crowd pleaser indeed and named after Barney's first brewery dog.

You'll find Ol' Seamus at Great Grog and served on their brewery tours. Why not pick up a few bottles and gift a tour.
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Scotch Ale from Barney's Beer

Tempest - All the Leaves are Brown

​Based in Tweedbank, Tempest produce some of our favourite beers. A few years ago they brought us the lick lippingly good "All the Leaves are Brown." This year it's back but only after spending 6 months ageing in oak barrels. Perfect for liquid dessert!

You can pick up this beer at Bottle Baron. Fancy visiting Tempest? You can hop on our brand new Borders day trip.
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All the Leaves Are Brown by Tempest Brewing

Cross Borders - Heavy

What could be more autumnal than a chilly November night in a cosy pub, your beer of choice? A modern take on the classic Scottish 80/-. With its smooth caramel flavouring and malty tasting notes this beer is certain to warm you up and will go down a treat with your Christmas lunch.

Cross Borders are regularly on the sampling table on our Edinburgh tours and you can head out to their taproom to drink in the brewery. It's just one stop on the train out of Edinburgh.

They are open Friday and Saturday until late the weekend before Christmas.
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80/ Heavy by Cross Borders Beer

Craft Beer Bottle Shops in Edinburgh and Glasgow

17/12/2019

 

Craft Beer Bottle Shops in Edinburgh and Glasgow

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We're incredibly lucky to have lots of independent bottle shops in Edinburgh and Glasgow. These places are full of fantastic beer with the owners and staff on hand to guide you and help you find the beer for you.

Here are our top 3 favourites and a map of all the other spots we love.
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Top 3 Craft Beer Bottle Shops in Edinburgh

  • The Beer Cave - right next to Haymarket. They not only stock great Scottish Beer but also a great line up of Belgian brews.
  • The Beerhive - over 700 beers that Pete will help you choose from and fresh keg beer to takeaway as well! 
  • Bottle Baron - need your beer delivered? These folks can help with that!
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Top 3 Craft Beer Bottle Shops in Glasgow

  • Valhalla's Goat - Not a name you'll forget easily. Follow these folks on Instagram for liquid inspiration!
  • Grunting Growler - Sit in or takeaway. It's all about the beer here and you can buy large glass growlers for something a little different.
  • Marchtown - Wine, Gin or beer, you'll find it here. They also host regular tasting events.
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Map of Craft Beer Bottle Shops in Edinburgh and Glasgow

And here is a guide to all our favourite bottle shops across Edinburgh and Glasgow.

If you're looking for something a little extra to top off a gift box of beer, our brewery tour gift cards can be delivered by email or post.
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Tap the frame button on the right to open in Google Maps.
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Christmas 2019 Delivery and Posting Deadlines

13/12/2019

 
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Christmas Delivery Dates 2019


​Christmas is rapidly approaching!! If, like many of us, you have family and friends living far away, it’s likely that you’re going to want to send some gifts by post.

​As the stresses of the Christmas season creep up on you, we thought now would be a good time to let you know the latest posting dates you can send your gifts to the rest of the UK, the USA and Europe.

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What's the last day for UK Christmas Post 2019?

The final dates for sending gifts domestically with Royal Mail are:
  • Wednesday 18th of December 2019 - Royal Mail 2nd Class & 2nd Class Signed For 
  • Friday 20th of December 2019 - Royal Mail 1st Class & 1st Class Signed For 
  • Monday 23rd of December 2019 - Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed
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Shipping Christmas Gifts from the USA to the UK

If you’re shipping internationally from the USA, the United States Postal Service (USPS) guarantee Christmas Day delivery if you send you packages by: 
  • Thursday 19th of December 2019 - USPS Global Express Guaranteed 
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Sending Christmas Gifts from Europe to the UK

If you’re based in a European country (including Scandinavia) United Parcel Service (UPS) offer some of the most affordable international shipping and will deliver your packages internationally by Christmas Day if you send your gifts by:
  • Monday 23rd December 2019 - UPS Express Saver 
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Last Minute Christmas Gifts with Same Day Delivery

Running out of time? ScotBeer Christmas Gift Cards can be delivered instantly by email and same day for print at home.​
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