As we wait patiently for the sun to get his hat on, there’s no need to put the summer vibes on hold, thanks to your guide to the best beer gardens in the land Teuchters Landing 1c Dock Place, Leith, Edinburgh Why go to a bog-standard beer garden when you can enjoy chilling on one that floats on the water? That’s what is on offer at Teuchters Landing, where the outdoor seating area is positioned on a pontoon in the Water of Leith. The pub is housed in the former waiting room for the steamboat ferry to Aberdeen (hence the name) with an extensive list of more than 90 different single malt whiskies to enjoy. teuchtersbar.
co.uk The Waterside 19 Ness Bank, Inverness There’s nothing worse than sitting in a beer garden that ends up in the shade. Being located on the banks of the River Ness, the beer garden at The Waterside benefits from uninterrupted sunshine nearly all day.
Despite being near the city centre it feels wonderfully tranquil, and is the perfect place to finish a stroll down the river. Bonus point – they brew their own craft beer and whisky in the adjoining Uile-bheist Distillery, which can be visited via a guided tour. thewatersideinverness.
co.uk (Image: Getty Images) The Falls of Dochart Inn Gray Street, Killin, Perthshire Beautiful, if awash with tourists in the summer, the Falls of Dochart in Killin is one of Scotland’s finest natural water features. But rather than competing for a parking space or getting elbowed out of the way by enthusiastic selfie-taker.
