| Comment | The Saracen Head was originally built in 1755, but was converted to shops and houses in 1791. Today's Saracen Head pub isn't even in the same building as the original; the original now long demolished.
If the Sarry Heid had a) not closed down in 1791 and b) was still in the same location then it would be able to claim the title of oldest and would have beat The Scotia, which was built in 1792.
Today's Saracen Head can only claim the title of having the oldest surviving *pub name*, while the Scotia has a solid claim as of being the actual oldest pub. |
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