The Scottish Government has said Scots could see a greater selection of beers at their local pub after new measures for the industry came into force on Monday.
The Scottish Pubs Code will enable tied pub tenants to stock a wider range of beers beyond those supplied through the pub-owning business, providing more choice for customers and supporting local breweries.
Pub-owning businesses will also have to provide prospective tenants with more information on things like business costs, which will help them make more informed choices.
An independent Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator has also been announced to oversee the measures and rule over any disputes that may occur.
Employment Minister Tom Arthur said: “This is a good deal for Scotland’s hospitality sector. We are rebalancing the relationship between pub tenants and pub-owning businesses, making it easier to do business and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs in the tied pub sector.
“And it is a boost for customers who could now find a much fuller array of local draught beers in their favourite pubs.
“I will continue to engage with the sector to ensure that the Code places the interests of both tenants and landlords at its heart.”