We asked our readers on social media which local businesses they wanted to celebrate. From supporting our frontline services, making sure nobody gets left behind, to just staying positive throughout a very difficult time – these are the places you chose.
1. Day-Today
This convenience store in Drylaw has been described as a 'lifeline' since the first lockdown, giving away parcels for the elderly for free, and goodie bags to lift children's spirits this Halloween (image Zahid Iqbal of Day-Today) Photo: Day-Today
2. Travel Zing
'Local hero' Laura Hibbert has "worked her socks off getting people refunds, re-booking holidays only to refund again and keeping her clients informed," readers said Photo: Travel Zing
3. The Torfin
The Torfin has adapted and changed its service 'for every step' of the pandemic, customers said, from takeaway service to online cookery tutorials (photo by Google) Photo: Google
4. Cleaning Dr Edinburgh
'I cannot recommend them enough' said one reader about the carpet and upholstery service, another called them 'fantastic' Photo: Cleaning Doctor Edinburgh