The local pub is often at the heart of many communities around Scotland - and some for longer than most.A vital place for gossip, merry making and meetups, it's no surprise that many of these pubs and inns have survived throughout the centuries.Tangible links to our past - in more ways than one - many pubs now claim to be some of "Scotland's oldest" - we've taken a look at some of the strongest contenders.With more spirits than just those that come in bottles, here are some of the oldest and spookiest pubs you'll find around Scotland.(Opened 1705)One of Scotland's most famous pubs, The Drovers Inn lies on the northern shore of Loch Lomond.Over 300 years old, the former stop-off for weary farmers leading their cattle on the way to market is
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