Outdoor hospitality, such as pavement cafes and beer gardens, will re-open from this morning. The Scottish government insists that its two metre social distancing guidance should be adhered to and the First Minister encouraged those visiting to ‘socialise safely’.
However, as they open, bars will not look like how we remember. Here are some pictures to show what Edinburgh’s Corn Exchange will look like when it opens today.
1. Beer gardens in Scotland reopen today
Pubs with beer gardens are allowed to reopen today after more than three months of being closed. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
2. Warning at the gates: “Keep your distance"
The gates at Edinburgh’s Corn Exchange now come with a warning for customers, urging them to stay at home if they have coronavirus symptoms, and telling them to “Keep your distance” while enjoying a drink. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
3. Things look different
The bar will accept cashless payments only and drinkers must keep a 2m distance Photo: Lisa Ferguson
4. One way system
Bars and toilets will have a one way system in place Photo: Lisa Ferguson