Eager shoppers queued along Leith Street in Edinburgh as they awaited the re-opening of John Lewis. Pictures show the long queues as keen customers waited to enter the store, which has new social distancing and safety measures in place.
. Shoppers queued
Shoppers queued up as they waited on John Lewis to open this morning Photo: Katharine Hay
. Reopening
The department store closed at the beginning of lockdown and reopened its Edinburgh store on Monday 13 July Photo: Katharine Hay
. Leith Street
Shoppers were told to enter the store using the main Leith Street entrance only Photo: Katharine Hay
. Social Distancing
Social distancing measures were in place such as 'customer service hosts' were assigned to welcome customers into the store and answer any questions Photo: Katharine Hay
. Caps
The number of customers entering the store at one time was capped to ensure it wasn't overly crowded and social distancing could be practiced Photo: Katharine Hay
. 32 stores reopen
The Edinburgh store is one of 32 that was to reopen after the pandemic after the company announced eight stores would close Photo: Katharine Hay
1. Reopening
The department store closed at the beginning of lockdown and reopened its Edinburgh store on Monday 13 July Photo: Katharine Hay
2. Leith Street
Shoppers were told to enter the store using the main Leith Street entrance only Photo: Katharine Hay
3. Social Distancing
Social distancing measures were in place such as 'customer service hosts' were assigned to welcome customers into the store and answer any questions Photo: Katharine Hay
4. Caps
The number of customers entering the store at one time was capped to ensure it wasn't overly crowded and social distancing could be practiced Photo: Katharine Hay