Scotland's pubs raise over £8 million per year for local charities and community causes.

Things you probably didn't know about the Scottish Beer industry:

The licensed industry employs more than 150,000 people - that's almost 5% of the total working population!

Scotland attracts millions of visitors a each year - most of whom regard the Scottish pub experience as a major attraction.

Scotland has more than 5,000 pubs.

Currently, 33% of the price of a pint is tax. Beer brewed in Scotland raises more than £250 million in beer duty and £200 million in VAT every year. In addition, the price of your pint has to include national insurance, business rates, income tax and all other business taxes.

Scotland's pubs and retail outlets turnover more that £1.5 billion per annum.

Scotland's pub operators are investing more than £125 million a year improving amenities for customers

Pubs are now the most popular venues to eat out in Scotland.

Over the past twenty years, Scottish brewing has extended its record of environmental improvement.

• Specific energy waste per pint has fallen by more than 40%

• Water consumption has been reduced by more than 30%

• Carbon dioxide emissions have been reduced by more than 40%

• Over 70% of beer brewed in Scotland is sold on draught in retail outlets from returnable an re-usable kegs and casks