The Scotia Bar, in Stockwell Street, is celebrating its 230th birthday this week as Glasgow’s oldest pub.
Situated on one of the four original streets in Glasgow, the Scotia Bar was established in 1792 when the Clyde was a thriving waterway, and the pub’s regulars consisted of sailors and merchants.
In more recent times, the Scotia Bar became known for its arts scene, as the hub of Glasgow’s 60’s & 70’s folk revival and it hosted many poets, writers and actors during this period, including Billy Connolly and Gerry Rafferty.
To celebrate its birthday, the Scotia Bar held a weekend of events with live music and whisky tastings.
Vicky Clark, the General Manager at the Scotia Bar said: “We are so excited to be celebrating the Scotia Bar’s 230th birthday this month and we are thrilled to be able to work in such an important piece of history. The team are looking forward to welcoming our regular guests and new ones who want to celebrate the pub’s birthday with us.”
Iain McAlister, Master Distiller at Glen Scotia, said: “Like Glen Scotia, the Scotia bar has a remarkable history to be very proud of, so we’re delighted to be joining up for this special occasion. Congratulations to all who have made the bar such a great success over the years, we’re looking forward to celebrating – with the finest drams and beers – later this month.”
