Edinburgh Reopening RECAP: Coronavirus lockdown eases in the Capital, pubs, shops and gyms reopen, loved ones are reunited on Monday April 26
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As Edinburgh residents enjoy the spring sunshine, pubs, restaurants and retail are preparing to welcome back eager customers.
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Coronavirus in Edinburgh: Capital wakes up as mainland Scotland enters the first phase of the route out of lockdown
It’s finally come to that time where drinkers can start hitting the pubs again for a pint outdoors.
Up to six people from two households are allowed to meet inside pubs, provided they are not drinking alcohol.
But if you do fancy a pint, you can still go to the pub, you just have to sit outside. Up to six people from six different households are allowed to meet in outdoor drinking and eating areas.
Read here to find some of Edinburgh’s best beer gardens where you can go and enjoy an alcoholic drink from today for the first time in months!
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Despite the weather, eager customers have made it to the beer garden in the Pear Tree.
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