Tennents Wellpark Brewery, Glasgow (must see)

Wellpark Brewery, situated in the East End of Glasgow, has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1740 by Hugh and Robert Tennent along the Molendinar Burn. Today, it falls under the ownership of C&C Group plc, which acquired the Tennent Caledonian Breweries subsidiary in August 2009, previously owned by the Belgian brewing company Anheuser-Busch InBev.

One of the brewery's standout products is Tennent's Lager, a prominent pale lager brand in Scotland since its inception at Wellpark Brewery in 1885. Tennent's Lager holds a dominant position in the Scottish lager market, commanding approximately 60% of the market share. This lager, initially crafted by Hugh Tennent, achieved recognition on the international stage when it won a top award at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. Notably, it is certified as suitable for vegetarians by the Vegetarian Society.

In the past, Tennent's Lager was renowned for its distinctive cans, which featured images of various female models known as "The Lager Lovelies." This marketing approach persisted until its final campaign in 1989, and collectors now treasure the original Lager Lovely cans. The current can design is characterized by a plain yellow background, prominently featuring the company's trademark large red "T." A banner on the can proudly states: "Scotland's favorite beer, only ever brewed at Wellpark Brewery, Glasgow."

The brand's super strength lager, Tennent's Super (9% ABV), is no longer produced by Wellpark and is produced in Luton by Inbev, who kept the brand after the sale of Wellpark to C&C. Caledonia Best was launched in November 2011, and uses 100% Scottish barley.