Today, Monday 26 April, is a key landmark in Scotland’s routemap out of lockdown as businesses are able to welcome back customers for the first time in months.
From revellers enjoying a pint at a pub to Alba Party leader Alex Salmond throwing a punch in a boxing gym, here are some pictures showing scenes in the Capital as people enjoy a newfound sense of freedom.
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. A drink shared at last
A group of friends enjoying their newfound freedom at Edinburgh's Tigerlily in George Street as drinking alcohol outdoors is permitted from today. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
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Bars across Edinburgh reopen for the first time in months as coronavirus restrictions on hospitality ease. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
. Enjoying a drink outside
Customers in the Capital pictured enjoying a beverage as restrictions on hospitality ease. From today, Monday 26 April, groups of up to six people from six different households are allowed to meet in an outdoor seating area for an alcoholic drink. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
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Bars across Edinburgh reopen for the first time in months as coronavirus restrictions on hospitality ease. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
2. Enjoying a drink outside
Customers in the Capital pictured enjoying a beverage as restrictions on hospitality ease. From today, Monday 26 April, groups of up to six people from six different households are allowed to meet in an outdoor seating area for an alcoholic drink. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
3. Eating and drinking al fresco
It might be a little chilly, but customers in Edinburgh have shown they are eager to get back to pubs and restaurants as pictures show them enjoying a drink and a bite to eat in outdoor seating areas in the Capital. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
4. Eating indoors allowed - but no alcohol
From today, customers can enjoy a meal inside pubs and restaurants provided they are not drinking alcohol. Up to six people from two households are allowed to meet indoors at hospitality venues across the country. Photo: Lisa Ferguson