Ferry Brewery

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Queensferry's first brewery, dating from 1851, this pint-sized operation is squeezed into the former cowshed of an old farm overlooking the Forth Bridge near Dalmeny station. The tiny taproom has several of its dozen-plus beers on draught, from traditional Scottish ale to stout and smoked beer. Weekend brewery tours (£10) include tastings of the beers on tap.

If you're in town during August's Burry Man festivities, seek out the brewery's limited-edition Burryman ale, made using burdock root in homage.

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