<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs expansion . You can help by adding to it . (February 2013) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs expansion . You can help by adding to it . (February 2013) </Td> </Tr> <P> The City of Edinburgh allows the consumption of alcohol in public places but under the Edinburgh by - law, anyone drinking in public would have to stop if asked by police . In the Strathclyde region that includes Glasgow, the consumption of alcohol or possession of an open container of alcohol, in public places has been illegal since 1996 . Breaking this law can mean a fine . This ban was enforced due to the increase in drink - related violent crime . In the Perth & Kinross local authority the consumption of alcohol in public places is illegal in the following places: Alyth, Crieff, Kinross, Scone, Aberfeldy, Blairgowrie, Dunkeld & Birnam, Milnathort, Coupar Angus, Errol, Perth City . Drinking publicly in these areas is chargeable offence . In St Andrews in Fife it is illegal to drink or even have an open drinks container on the street . On the spot fines can be handed out by the police . It is however legal to consume alcohol on any of the beaches in St Andrews . </P> <P> In the UAE, it is against the law to be intoxicated and disorderly conduct can lead to arrest by police . Furthermore in Islam Muslims are not allowed to consume alcohol . Drunk driving is also banned, with severe penalties, including time in jail and demerit points added to the offenders' record . </P>

Is it legal to drink in the street in edinburgh