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.
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