It may have been, and continue to be, a tough time for hospitality, but that doesn’t mean they can’t go wild with their Christmas decorations.
We’ve compiled a gallery of some of the best and most sparkly trees, from the classic to the unusual.
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. Fairmont's grand tree
They must have used a cherry picker to decorate the huge tree at five-star hotel Fairmont St Andrews. www.fairmont.com Photo: Contributed
. The weird upside-down tree at Bundits, Leith
Edinburgh's Bundits has a tree that's straight out of Stranger Things. And, no, our picture isn't upside-down, the tree is on the ceiling. 48-52 Constitution Street, Edinburgh, www.bunditsofleith.co.uk Photo: Contributed
. The Balmoral's Palm Court tree
Five-star hotel The Balmoral in Edinburgh never do Christmas by halves. This gorgeous creation is in the centre of Palm Court, where they'll be serving afternoon tea on Christmas Day. 1 Princes Street, www.roccofortehotels.com Photo: Contributed
. St James Quarter's Thai Express pink tree
It doesn't get less conventional than a pink tree decorated with takeaway boxes. This one is at the St James Quarter's newest restaurant, Thai Express. Unit 103, 105 St James Quarter, www.thaiexpress.co.uk Photo: Contributed
. Bronze baubles at Hatch, St Andrews
There's a bonnie tree at restaurant, Hatch, with bronze and copper baubles instead of the usual festive red. 129 South Street, www.hatchstandrews.com Photo: Contributed
9. The Fife Arms' tree and stag combo
This Christmas tree in The Fife Arms' Clunie Dining Room is being rather upstaged by the stag. Oh deer. Mar Road, Braemar, www.thefifearms.com Photo: Contributed
10. Dean Banks at the Pompadour's blue tree
This tall tree almost touches the ceiling rose at Dean Banks at The Pompadour. Princes Street Waldorf Astoria - The Caledonian, www.deanbanks.co.uk Photo: Contributed
11. The festive lobby of the Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel, Glasgow
Is it too late for us to try to source a stripy bow for the top of our Christmas tree? www.ihg.com Photo: Contributed
12. L'Escargot Bleu's tree
L'Escargot Bleu's tree has been told to sit outside because it's not house trained yet. If you can't get into this French bistro, try the new wine bar downstairs. 56 Broughton Street, www.lescargotbleu.co.uk Photo: Contributed