Dobbies Edinburgh: reopening date and what shoppers should expect

As Scotland enters phase one, garden centres are among the few businesses allowed to reopen
Dobbies will be reopening their stores in Scotland on FridayDobbies will be reopening their stores in Scotland on Friday
Dobbies will be reopening their stores in Scotland on Friday

Dobbies Garden Centres are reopening 12 stores across Scotland which will include the Edinburgh branch.

All of the stores will reopen on Friday, and will have physical distancing in place to protect both their customers and their staff.

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Each branch will only allow in a limited number of customers at one time, with a queuing system outside the shop.

Both hand sanitising and trolley cleaning stations will be set up and protective screens have been installed at the tills.

Customers are asked to pay with card and contactless whenever possible.

The staff have been kitted with appropriate PPE and have received training on how to keep themselves and the customers safe.

Their restaurants and soft play will remain closed.

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