Outdoors, food and alcohol can be consumed by up to six people from up to six households. Many venues had also upgraded or extended their beer gardens in preparation for the big day, with outdoor seating, heaters, tents and marquees added. The Courier paid some of the county’s hospitality venues a visit on Monday and, despite it being a cloudy and windy day, it did not stop customers from supporting their local. Dean Ivinson, manager at the Ravelston House Hotel in Musselburgh, said: “I’m just delighted to be open and see people around the place again. “It’s been an excellent day; it is just good to be able to serve people again.”