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Belhaven pub trail hits Glasgow with beer and prizes

Belhaven pub trail hits Glasgow with beer and prizes

Glasgow Times3 days ago
Belhaven Brewery is behind the new experience which follows on from the success of the Edinburgh Belhaven walking tour.
The idea is to encourage locals and tourists to explore Glasgow and some of its best pubs.
Belhaven Brewery (Image: Supplied) People can join the tour by picking up a collector card from any of the 12 selected pubs.
They then need to enjoy a Belhaven beer or soft drink at each of the stops.
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Guests can choose from a pint of Belhaven Best or Belhaven Black, and more.
With each initial purchase, people will receive a stamp from each pub as proof of the visit.
Once all stamps have been collected from all 12 pubs, people can claim a free Belhaven Walking Tour T-shirt at any of the locations.
Collector cards also include a unique voucher code for 10% off future tours at Belhaven Brewery in Dunbar.
(Image: Supplied) For more information on the Glasgow Walking Tour and terms and conditions, go here.
Situated in Dunbar, Belhaven Brewery has been supplying beer for more than 300 years and is the oldest working brewery in Scotland.
Fiona Matheson, marketing manager for Belhaven Brewery, said: "At Belhaven, we are passionate about our beers and the great pubs where people can enjoy them.
"Our walking city tour is a fantastic way for locals to reconnect with the vibrant pub culture that Glasgow has to offer, and for those visiting to experience the iconic pubs and our delicious beers as they explore the city's charming streets.
"We look forward to seeing people enjoying the tour together and collecting their T-shirts."
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