Sheep Heid Inn, Historic pub in Duddingston, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Sheep Heid Inn is a historic pub in Duddingston with multiple dining areas, traditional bar sections, and a courtyard at the base of Arthur's Seat mountain. The building contains various interconnected rooms that create different spaces for eating and drinking.
The pub was first documented in 1360 and ranks among Scotland's oldest establishments of this kind. The building structure was largely constructed in the 18th century and has defined the area since then.
The pub's name comes from medieval sheep processing practices when animals from Holyrood Park were handled in Duddingston before being taken to Edinburgh's Fleshmarket. This local practice shaped the place's identity and remains visible in its name today.
The pub sits at the base of Arthur's Seat and is easily reached on foot from central Duddingston. The courtyard and multiple entry points make it straightforward to find your way in from different directions.
The pub houses Scotland's last remaining functional skittle alley from 1880, a traditional bowling game still played today. This rare sporting heritage draws visitors interested in exploring traditional games and leisure activities from centuries past.
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