The Pause That Refreshes

	The Mad Brewer '99 The Pause That Refreshes
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	Cafe Royal It's right next to the Guildford Arms, but not as nice inside. Still, it's worth a visit, and was very quiet when we stopped by after the lunch hour was over. Deuchers IPA: Gold amber, good mouthfeel and finish.
	Edinburgh Castle It's still there, up on top of the hill across the valley where Waverly station resides.
	It's a good walk up the hill, so we chose to stay on Rose street, and check out the pubs. There must be 10 of them in the short area we walked around.
	We spent a lot of time on the trains, especially on the main lines. The electrified route goes from London to Edinburgh, but there are conventional trains the rest of the way to Inverness, which are actually much more comfortable.
	More shots of the Castle.
	Filthy Mc Nasty's Great name for a pub, huh? Really wants to make you check it out. Not me.
	Guildford Arms Pictures cannot do this place justice, you have to see it for yourself. Just across the street from the train station, up the steps.
	Waverly 70/- (Harvestown), some roasted flavor, light, malty, bitter finish. SOB (Border Brewery) Out.
	Orkney Dark Island: Roasted aroma and flavor, very dark and malty, long lingering finish.
	Pendragon Strong Ale, 5%, 2.10, Big malt flavor, bitter finish, very nice.
	Last Drop Bitter, York Brewery: Bitter finish, malt and roast flavor.
	Standing Order Another Weatherspoons pub, this one on Rose Street. It's in an old Bank of Scotland building, very large, and ornate. This is a shot of the main room and bar.
	This is the library room, which is non smoking, which makes it a great place to grab a bite for lunch. The Spitfire at 99p makes it a great deal as well. Calendonia 80/-: Fruity, light body, refreshing dry finish.
	Princess street, between the railway station and Rose street.
	The long train ride to Inverness required a few drams, which Ken kindly provided. The scenery is amazing, even in Winter time. There's lots of snow, deer, sheep, rivers, raging water, and heather.