As Edinburgh and the Lothians moved down to level two, pubs could serve alcohol indoors, bingo halls, cinemas and theatres opened and locals definitely made the most of it.
After months of the latest coronavirus lockdown, these next few cautious steps were like a breath of fresh air.
Here is the day in pictures.
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. Lockdown restrictions ease
In pictures: Edinburgh reopens. Photo: JPI
. The Waverly Bar
Taking a moment after that perfect, first sip of Tennents. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
. The Waverly Bar, again
Putting the world to rights. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
. Fore Play Crazy Golf at Picardy Place
Cheers folks. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
. Pints
Yes. Please. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
1. Lockdown restrictions ease
In pictures: Edinburgh reopens. Photo: JPI
2. The Waverly Bar
Taking a moment after that perfect, first sip of Tennents. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
3. The Waverly Bar, again
Putting the world to rights. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
4. Fore Play Crazy Golf at Picardy Place
Cheers folks. Photo: Lisa Ferguson