Rowan Tree

An early 19th-century, single-storey building that was remodelled in 1902-3 by architect Alexander Cullen. The pub retains its original long bar counter in the stand-up bar, with smart sitting rooms either side in 1970s extensions. The central vestibule entrance has three doors with etched and frosted glass, which all now lead to the main bar, following the removal of the centrally placed jug and bottle and its two partition walls c.1980. The carved back gantry has impressive mirrors hanging from the top advertising 'Wm Whitelaw & Sons India Pale Ale' and 'James Jamieson Waverley Brewery, Edinburgh'. At each end of the gantry there are small glazed cigar cabinets, while on the counter are two working water taps. Other old fittings include Victorian wood-panelled walls and ceiling, old wall bench seating, good decorative carved Victorian fireplaces on the left and right and a phone box in small screened-off area with a door and hatch.