Scotland reopening: These were the scenes as gyms, pubs and salons welcomed back customers after months of lockdown
Here are some pictures showing scenes across the country as pubs, non-essential retail and services including gyms and libraries reopened for the first time after months of a long winter lockdown.
From revellers enjoying pints at the pub to Alba Party leader Alex Salmond throwing a punch in a boxing gym, this is what has been happening in Scotland on Monday, 26 April.
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5. Breakin' a sweat
Gym-goer seen making the most of the weights at Crossfit 1298 in Falkirk as it reopens to members again. Photo: Michael Gillen
6. Get lifting!
During the long winter lockdown, exercise has been permitted outdoors only. But from today, Monday, 26 April, those who wish to get back into an exercise routine are now able to do so in gyms across the country as they reopen. Photo: Michael Gillen
7. Sweat out those lockdown blues
After one year and 34 days of a UK wide coronavirus lockdown, today is a landmark day in Scotland's routemap out of lockdown as retail, gyms, pubs and other services such as libraries and museums are allowed to reopen. Photo: Michael Gillen
8. Conservative leader enjoys a pint
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross pictured receiving a freshly poured pint of 'The Edinburgh Larger' from The Edinburgh Brewing Company at 56 North, Newington, as pubs reopen for the first time in months. SCOTLANDSCOVID RESTRICTIONS MOVE INTO LEVEL 3 TODAY WHICH MEAN PUB AND RESTAURANTS CAN RE-OPEN, WITH ALCOHOL PERMITTED TO BE DRANK OUTSIDE Photo: Lisa Ferguson