First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the hospitality sector can reopen its outdoor areas from April 26 during her latest statement on Scotland’s routemap out of lockdown.
Here are nine Edinburgh pubs that are looking forward to welcoming back drinkers to their outdoor spaces next month.
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5. Teuchters Landing, Leith
Teuchters Landing, Leith, has already started sanding down and staining its outdoor tables, getting them ready to welcome back the punterers for their pints in just over one month's time. Photo: supplied
6. The Three Sisters
The Three Sisters in Cowgate will be opening their courtyard to drinkers on April 26. Photo: supplied
7. Bellfield Taproom
Bellfield Taproom is looking forward to welcoming back customers from 26 April when restrictions on the hospitality sector are set to ease. Photo: Steve Reid
8. Joseph Pearce Wine and Spirit Merchant
Joseph Pearce Wine and Spirit Merchant are also one of the many pubs across Edinburgh that will be welcoming customers outside for an alcoholic drink come April 26. Photo: supplied