The Sheep Heid Inn

We’ve been here since at least 1360 and we’re still going strong today.

Welcome...

We’ve been re-invigorating weary travellers since 1360, so come away in and warm yourself by the fire.

Let's play Skittles! Book our famous skittle alley! Watch the video

Eating at The Sheep Heid Inn! The Menu

A Beautiful location! See the map

Local historians claim that there was an inn licensed on this spot as early as 1360, we are currently attempting to ascertain the truth behind this assertion. What we do know for certain is that not a stone throw away sits the picturesque twelfth century church of Duddingston, and one thing we can be sure of in Scotland is where there were places of worship there was always an enterprising innkeeper offering the faithful nourishment for the soul of a slightly less ecclesiastical nature! More

“If any pub deserves to be made into a national shrine, then this is it…”
Edinburgh & Leith Pub Guide

“A unique establishment Scotland’s oldest pub offers history, skittles and damn good food!”
The List Eating & Drinking Guide