Beer has been a part of Scotland's history for over 5,000 years, with sources claiming that the famous Neolithic village, Skara Brae, produced ale from barley. It's a thriving business in Scotland, assuring visitors that they are never too far from a nice, chilled pint no matter where they are in the country.

The Real Ale Trail allows visitors to find the best breweries and pubs as they travel; there are over 70 breweries operating across Scotland as well as an innumerable number of pubs. Brewery tours are a great experience for visitors to go behind the scenes, better understand the beer-making process, and give the end product a taste. There are even some breweries that allow visitors to be a brewer for a day and produce their own ales with the help of expert brewers.

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