It’s March 17, which means it’s time for millions of people across the world raise a glass to Ireland’s patron saint.
Irish people have marked the Roman Catholic feast day of St Patrick on March 17 since the 9th century, but the modern celebrations can be traced back to 17th century America.
The first St Patrick’s Day parade took place in 1601 in a Spanish colony in what is now Florida – organised by the colony’s Irish vicar.
In 1772 homesick Irish soldiers held a St Patrick’s Day march in New York, and similar events later sprung up in cities across the country with large Irish diaspora.
Since then it has gone global, thanks in part to the popularity of the ubiquitous Irish pub.
And Edinburgh isn’t short of such hostelries where you can order a pint of the black stuff in traditional surroundings.
Here are 11 you can be sure will be going the extra mile to celebrate on Tuesday.
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1. O'Neills
Located on Hunter Square, O'Neills is the latest Irish pub to open in Scotland's Capital - it was formerly The Tron. They have a full week of St Patrick's Day events, including the chance to grab a £3 pint of Guiness. | Google Maps
2. The Boston Bar Old Town
Another newish addition to Edinburgh's pub scene - The Boston Bar is in the premises formerly occupied by The Globe on Niddry Street. They offer live music and big screen sports every night of the week. They are open until 1am on schoolnights, at until 3am at weekends. | Getty Images
3. Boston Bar New Town
One Boston Bar not enough for you? You're in luck then - there's also a New Town version on Hanover Street. Offering more of the same, it used to be Bar Soba. | Google Maps
4. Malones Leith
Formerly the Constitution Bar, Malones Leith on Constitution Street joined Edinburgh's Irish pub scene a couple of years ago - and is a sister pub to the original Malones in Haymarket. They are one of the few pubs in Edinburgh to serve Tennent’s Tank Lager, with a menu that specialises in fresh and local seafood. | Google Maps