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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5. Douglas Ross enjoys a pint
Leader of Scottish Conservatives Douglas Ross enjoys a pint of the Edinburgh Larger from the Edinburgh Brewing Company at 56 North in Newington, Edinburgh. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
6. Alex Salmond throwing a punch
Alba Party Leader and former First Minister Alex Salmond is joined by Alba candidate Kenny Mcaskill at Alex Arthur’s Boxing Gym on Rose Street for a photo shoot. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
7. Breakin' a sweat
A fitness enthusiast having a workout in Lift Gym in Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, as restrictions on retail, gyms and other services including libraries and museums lift across the country. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
8. Indoor exercise is back
After months of only being allowed to exercise outside, customers have been pictured enjoying a return to gyms in the Capital. Here is a picture of another one of Lift Gym's customers enjoying a workout as restrictions ease. Photo: Lisa Ferguson