Scotch Piper Inn, Thatched pub in Lydiate, England
The Scotch Piper Inn is a thatched pub in Lydiate, Lancashire, with whitewashed walls, dark timber beams, and low ceilings throughout its compact interior. It is a Grade II* listed building, meaning it is considered of more than special interest and is protected under national heritage law.
The building goes back to around 1320, making it one of the oldest surviving inns in Lancashire. It was originally called The Royal Oak before its name changed following the arrival of a Scottish refugee after the Jacobite rebellion of 1745.
The pub takes its name from a Scottish piper who sought shelter here after the 1745 Jacobite uprising, and that story still follows the place today. Visitors can see the crooked wooden beams and low ceilings that have stayed largely unchanged over the centuries.
The pub sits on Southport Road in Lydiate and is easy to spot thanks to its thatched roof. Dogs are welcome inside, and there is both indoor and outdoor seating so visitors can choose based on the weather.
An ancient oak tree was built around when the pub was constructed in the 14th century, and it still stands rooted inside the building today. Visitors who look closely can see where the structure was shaped around the trunk rather than removing the tree.
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