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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9. Finnegan's Wake
Regular live music is a big draw at Finnegan's Wake, on Edinburgh's Victoria Street. A "lively, party atmosphere" is assured every night. This year they've created two new cocktails for St Patrick's Day - the Jameson Ginger & Lime and the Shamrock Shake. | Google Maps
10. Biddy Mulligans
Occupying a prime spot on Edinburgh's Grassmarket, Biddy Mulligans is a rustic Irish tavern with banquettes, booths and stripped wood floors. There's regular live traditional music (every night, 365 days a year) and the steak pie comes particularly highly recommended. | Google Maps
11. Malones
With live music and entertainment seven nights a week, there's always something going on at Malones on Morrison Street, near Haymarket. They claim to serve the best pint of Guiness in Scotland's Capital. If you're peckish there's freshly made, wood fired, Neapolitan inspired pizza on the menu. | Google Maps