Some Scottish restaurants have used lockdown to spruce up their dining rooms, or go for an entirely new look.
They will re-emerge like beautiful butterflies (unlike us, as we’ve put on two stone and can’t get out of our chrysalis).
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5. Fisher & Donaldson's Garden Cafe, Cupar
Stuff yourself with the fudge doughnuts at Fisher & Donaldson's outdoor Garden Cafe, with green banquettes under a marquee. No wasps, no wind. Ceres Road, Cupar, www.fisheranddonaldson.com Photo: Contributed
6. Blasta, Perth
David Barnett, the chef patron of Blasta, has pretty much done all the work himself, when it comes to his new restaurant. Its opening date is yet to be confirmed, but it will be roughly when they're allowed to serve alcohol (and when he can find someone to take the reins at his 11 Perth Road takeaway). 5 King Street, Stanley, Perthshire, www.blasta.co.uk Photo: Contributed
7. The Hoebridge, Gattonside
Although they re-modelled the restaurant when they took it over in 2014, the team at The Hoebridge have given it another freshen-up. They're taking bookings from May 20. Gattonside, Scottish Borders, www.thehoebridge.com Photo: Contributed
8. Barolo, Glasgow
Barolo had a refurbishment last September, but they haven't been able to show it off yet. See their social media for updates on the reopening. 92-94 Mitchell Street, Glasgow, www.barologrill.co.uk Photo: Contributed