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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Patrick Harvie visits bars as lockdown restrictions ease across the country picture: John Devlin/JPI Media Photo: John Devlin
. Patrick Harvie enjoys a pint
Co-leader of the Scottish Greens Patrick Harvie was photographed pouring the first pint at The Finnieston in Glasgow as restrictions around hospitality, retail and gyms lifted in Scotland. He was then seen enjoying his freshly poured beverage in the outdoor seating area. Photo: John Devlin
. Salons reopen
Steffie McGarrell, 26, reopens her business Eff'n Lashes in Gallowgate and welcomes back customers as restrictions ease across the country. Photo: John Devlin
9. Cheers to some newfound freedom
From today, restrictions on the hospitality sector in Scotland lift and customers are welcome to return to pubs once again. Some measures, such as restricting drinking alcohol to outdoor seating areas only, are still in place to prevent further spread of the virus. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
10. Alex Salmond throwing a punch
Alba Party leader Alex Salmond joined by Alba candidate Kenny MacAskill for a 'fight for independence' photo shoot at Alex Arthur’s Boxing Gym on Rose Street, Edinburgh. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
11. Straight back to it
Customer making the most of the lifts at Lift Gym in Gorgie Road, Edinburgh as restrictions ease and gyms reopen. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
12. Keeping it clean
Lift Gym owner Andy Smith is thrilled gyms have been given the green light to reopen. Here he is giving the equipment a wipe down as customers return from today. Photo: Lisa Ferguson