For months, online shopping has had to suffice as shops across the nation have been firmly shut under strict coronavirus lockdown regulations.
But from today, Monday, 26 April, doors to shops have flung open and customers have been welcomed back with open arms to stores in Edinburgh.
Here are some pictures showing customers flocking to the shops on this landmark day as the country eases its way out of lockdown.
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Today marks the day that shoppers have been able to return to the high street once again after months of lockdown picture: Lisa Ferguson/JPI Media Photo: Lisa Ferguson
5. Back in business Hap
Shoppers pictured carrying Primark bags on Monday morning after they have visited the store for the first time in months. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
6. Fort Kinnaird
Shoppers pictured queuing outside Edinburgh's Fort Kinnaird shopping centre on Monday, the day all non-essential retail was given the go-ahead to reopen. Photo: JPI Media
7. More queues at Primark
Primark appears to have won the longest queue competition so far as shoppers were seen in their numbers outside branches in Princes Street and Fort Kinnaird on Monday morning. Photo: JPI Media
8. Busy day for shopping centres
Busy day ahead for shopping centres in Edinburgh as all non-essential retail reopens for the first time in months. Here customers are seen queuing outside JD Sports at Fort Kinnaird. Photo: JPI Media