But, with the vaccine programme continuing apace and rates of infection still falling, we all hope it will not be long until local businesses can open their doors.
We asked you which shops and businesses you were most looking forward to returning to.
Here are 13 of the most popular Edinburgh and Lothians shops and businesses you chose.
1. Primark
The fashion giant is the shop more of you want to visit than any other, including Linzi Naismith who is after "socks, cosy pajamas and hoop earrings ASAP". Photo: Google Maps
2. Considerit
Cat McCluskey can't wait to return to the Sciennes chocolate and dessert shop. She'd have "a breakfast doughnut and coffee, then might have to have an ice cream doughnut too, just to make sure I haven’t forgotten how good they are." Photo: Google Maps
3. Tanz
The South Clerk Street tanning salon should expect a booking from Emma Fay. Photo: Google Maps
4. Thomas Sabo
Angie Murray is looking forward to a visit to the Princes Street jeweller. Photo: Google Maps