15/08/08
Excellent review. The last time I visited was a couple of years ago and I found the drovers to be just as described. I have now emigrated to Canada and my boss is going to Scotland soon for a visit. He has a genuine picture of what to expect and he can't wait to see the place. Believe me far from being a black spot for Scotland, this is just what he wants to see. The place does not sell itself as quality but has character and age in abundance. As long as visitors from abroad know what to expect the age of the place is a real selling point. Built in 1700's unchanged, full of history. Bonnie prince Charlie was about when this place was 45 years old!! Get of your high horse and live a little. The oldest house in our town in Canada is 60 years, think about it they don't come to Scotland for the weather!!! Good one Drovers I will definately be in for a pint the next time I am in the area. P.S. does the barman still have the moth eaten kilt?

28/05/08
If memory serves me rightly, this place seems to pride itself on the fact it is unaltered, and it pulls in quite a trade on that fact alone. I must say, we popped in for drinks once, but we didnt opt for lunch..!!!! (I couldnt have eaten there, but as an institution, it was good for a beer, even if I thought the old seat would collapse under us all!