Owners appear to have taken extra security measures to try and prevent theft or damage from vandals while the country is in lockdown. Wooden boards have been seen in pub windows and doors across the country in the last week as they stand empty. Pub staff and customers appear to be respecting the stay at home rules during the COVID-19 pandemic.
9. Greyfriars Bobby in Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh
Iconic Greyfriars Bobby bar in Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, is currently a sad sight as it remains firmly closed since social distancing measures were introduced. Bobby, the Skye Terrier statue, has been spotted wearing a medical mask for 'protection' | JPIMedia Photo: Ian Georgeson
10. The Gellions Bar in Bridge Street, Inverness
The Gellions Bar in Bridge Street, Inverness, said to be 'one of the oldest pubs in the Highlands' is boarded up for the foreseeable future to make sure it's well protected during lockdown | Other 3rd Party Photo: Duncan Macpherson
11. George IV Bar on George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
George IV Bar on George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, is usually a popular tourist spot in the Capital, but it currently stands empty as customers and visitors respect stay at home rules | JPIMedia Photo: Ian Georgeson
12. Deacon Brodies Tavern in Lawnmarket, Edinburgh
Deacon Brodies Tavern in Lawnmarket, Edinburgh is one of the many popular pubs to temporarily close as the country waits for lockdown measures to be lifted | JPIMedia Photo: Ian Georgeson