The final 12 in our search for Scotland's top pub

Jun 8 2008

01: The Market Arms

High Street, Montrose

Landlord: Willum and Sharon Dorward

History: A pub for 50 years, recently refurbished

What makes it special: Welcoming, big selection of malts and real ales, karaoke and live bands weekly

02: The Scotia Bar

Stockwell Street, Glasgow

Landlady: Mary Rafferty

History: Built 1792, huge in Scotland's folk scene

What makes it special: Frozen in time and fans flock from around the world to hear legendary live music

03: The Bon Accord

North Street, Glasgow

Landlord: Paul McDonagh

History: A pub for 35 years in a century-old building

What makes it special: Over 800 ales and 200 malt whiskies attract connoisseurs from across the globe

04: John Carrigan's Eating House

Birkhill Road, Hamilton

Landlord: John Carrigan

History: Has been around for 45 years

What makes it special: Its character and people come from all over for the fayre and friendly atmosphere

05: The Station Buffet Bar

High Street, Elie, Fife

Landlord: Alex Bowman

History: A restaurant and pub for 100 years

What makes it special: The unique atmosphere and blend of clientele makes it a fantastic meeting place

06: The Croft

Lugar Place, Croftfoot, Glasgow

Landlady: Lisa Wishart

History: A bar and diner for eight years

What makes it special: Right in the heart of the community - staff and customers are one big family

07: The Four Marys

High Street, Linlithgow

Landlords: Eve and Ian Forrest

History: One of Scotland's oldest at 500 years of age

What makes it special: Loved by people from near and far for home-cooked food and wide range of beers

08: The Trades House Bar

Nethergate, Dundee

Landlords: Gerry, Val, Lynn and Blair Morrison

History: Converted bank and a pub for 10 years

What makes it special: A family-run haven for everyone aged 18 to 90 and beyond

09: The Fox and Hounds

Main Street, Houston, Renfrewshire

Landlords: Jonathan Wengel

History: A coaching inn from 1759

What makes it special: Three bars, restaurant and view into Renfrewshire's only working brewery

10: Niki's Bar

Balmoral Road, Galashiels

Landlord: Niki Fitzgerald

History: A 35-year-old pub in a housing estate

What makes it special: At the heart of the community, sponsoring a pool, two darts and two domino teams

11: The Canny Man

Beith Road, Lugton, Ayrshire

Landlord: Fraser Dunn

History: Formerly the Paraffin Lamp

What makes it special: A favourite for food and hospitality despite being opened just a year ago

12: Craignure Inn

Mull

Landlords: Tiina and Alex Penman

History: A hostelry for more than 300 years

What makes it special: Character, traditional features, a perfect meeting place for islanders and tourists