After 13 years, Aston Villa fans are back on the road and crossing borders to support their side in European competitions.
The Villains kick off their Europa Conference League campaign under Unai Emery tonight against Hibernian on a rare Wednesday fixture due to a little-known UEFA rule.
The clash is being billed as the John McGinn Show with the Aston Villa star returning to his former club before next week's reverse fixture at Villa Park.
A trip northwards and over the border into Scotland may not be the hot European city break that Villains fans may have first dreamed of when qualifying for Europe but Edinburgh is a fantastic and lively city with so much to offer.
BirminghamWorld has a look at 10 of the best bars near Hibs ground Easter Road, picked with the Edinburgh Evening News, ahead of tonight.
1. Middletons Bar
Google Reviews say: “A real, down to earth ‘local’ pub, full of ‘salt of the earth’ people, no frills, no fuss, great fun!” Address: 69 Easter Rd, Edinburgh EH7 5PW Photo: Google Streetview
2. The Preserve Bar
Google Reviews say: “Nice pub with great pub food. Even possible to order from the menu off Percy next door.” Address: 398 Easter Rd, Edinburgh EH6 8HT Photo: Google Streetview
3. Robbie’s
Google Reviews say: “Great place for a pint, with lovely comical landlord . Toilets are first class.” Address: 367 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 8SE Photo: Google Streetview
4. The Tourmalet
Google Reviews says: “Great pub. Good for a pre game pint. Just don’t go to the toilet. They are rank rotten.” Address: 25 Buchanan St, Edinburgh EH6 8SQ Photo: Google Streetview