Edinburgh pubs in pictures: What did the Capital's bars look like as they reopened?

Wednesday saw indoor hospitality venues reopen across the country.

By Rachel Mackie

Published 15th Jul 2020, 18:18 BST

Updated 15th Jul 2020, 19:43 BST

Pubs and restaurants across Scotland are opening their doors again as the Scottish Government relaxes more lockdown restrictions.

This means many people have had a chance to catch up with friends, enjoy a chat and, of course, sip a drink or two.

The reopenings came as the Government announced that today was the seventh day in a row that there had been no recorded deaths in Scotland from coronavirus.

Black Ivy on Alvanley Terrace has ensured all staff are wearing masks

1. Black Ivy

Black Ivy on Alvanley Terrace has ensured all staff are wearing masks Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Black Ivy has spaced out tables to aid physical distancing.

2. Black Ivy

Black Ivy has spaced out tables to aid physical distancing. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Orders are taken at the table rather than a bar, again, with staff in appropriate PPE

3. Black Ivy

Orders are taken at the table rather than a bar, again, with staff in appropriate PPE Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Max and Amber Phillips celebrate their 18th birthday today and can order first legal drink on the first day restaurants/bars can re-open in Scotland

4. Black Ivy

Max and Amber Phillips celebrate their 18th birthday today and can order first legal drink on the first day restaurants/bars can re-open in Scotland Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Pubs Edinburgh Scotland Scottish Government Government

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