Publicans across Dumfries and Galloway celebrate the re-opening of beer gardens

“They are booked solid right through to September,” Mrs Sutton said, “and holiday home sales have orbited since we opened up. We have had six viewings and four sales already.” She added: “People seem to be thinking twice about flying abroad and facing possible quarantine.

coronavirus, Boris Johnson is set to announce later today.The new legislation has divided the government and will not come into force until Friday, July 24 – raising fears over the virus spreading in the next 10 days.It comes more than a week after Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish first minister, announced face coverings would be compulsory in shops in Scotland – rules which came into force on Friday (July 10).As The Guardian reports, only 36% of people in the UK currently wear a face mask in

Pub goers were able to raise a glass of their favourite tipple as beer gardens opened up across the county this week.The easing of lockdown restrictions meant that folk could enjoy a beer in the sun from Monday.Locals made the most of the weather as they sat outside in the sun and enjoyed a socially-distanced drink.The Railway Tavern in Bathgate enjoyed a happy reopening.Owner Colin Hilditch said: “It was great to get back open and see so many regular faces again.“We were really happy with how

The Castle Douglas branch of Legion Scotland is working towards re-opening its bar on August 6.And nearby Market Inn is “leaning towards” waiting a bit longer than July 15 to reopen.

East Kilbride area reopened. In the grand scheme of things, it may seem trivial, but the move was as much symbolic as it was economic.The heart of a community, pubs are often the main source of socialising for a number of people in our society.Offering a place to connect, share, offload, support and unwind, the pub is often the symbol of community rather than just a place for libation.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.It’s been a long three months for those dreaming of a cold pint in the sun but the wait is finally over.Beer gardens started reopening to thirsty punters across West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh yesterday (Monday) after outdoor hospitality areas were given the green light to reopen.Health and hygiene measures will be in place across premises including social distancing and capped numbers.Indoor areas of pubs and

Dumfries and Galloway will be lifted today.Travel curbs were retained in parts of the region last Friday after a "cluster" of Covid-19 cases was discovered.Twelve people were confirmed to have been infected.

flocked to get in pints for the first time since lockdown.Many had to book tables in advance before heading for a socially distanced ‘swally’ outside.Those who got a pub pew celebrated their new-found freedom by tasting their first draught beers and pub cocktails for the first time in almost four months.At Glasgow’s Brel bar in the city’s West End, owner Oli Norman told The Record: “It’s quite an emotional day.“It’s been a tortuous few months, but to get to this point and for it to be a

pub for the first time as restrictions on beer gardens were eased today. The Scottish Government has given pubs, restaurants and cafes the green light to open their outdoor facilities for service as part of its route map out of lockdown.

Glasgow punters swarmed the city's boozers to enjoy their first taste of the wet stuff in months. Outdoor tables were packed as people enjoyed a pint in the July sun.

"Your willingness to comply with the test and protect system has been absolutely invaluable."I also want to thank all of the public health staff in Dumfries and Galloway who have been involved in the management of this incident."

Scotland today. Jason Leitch, the national clinical director for the Scottish government, admitted he was worried about the relaxation of rules for drinking and outdoor hospitality from this morning.

Get the latest politics news sent straight to your inbox every FridayEleven positive coronavirus cases have now confirmed in a cross-border cluster of infections.The total increased by one overnight as health officials test and trace contacts in part of Dumfries and Galloway.Scotland’s national clinical director, Jason Leitch, revealed the new figure during Nicola Sturgeon’s daily press briefing.

“I am sorry about this, but the five-mile limit means you should not travel to pubs south of the border this weekend.“I know this will not be welcome news for people in these areas and I am genuinely sorry about that but this outbreak is sharply reminding us just how highly infectious Covid is and how vital it is that we proceed with real care and caution.”

“Generally, it will provide a better service.”Mr McLeod was asked to give the costs but he said: “The documents are with the manager of the fleet so I cannot answer the question, it’s not I don’t want to.”

“Town centres in Galloway and West Dumfries have been badly hit in recent months and the SNP Government needs to lead the way in coming up with a rescue plan.”● Public toilets reopened in Annan, Dumfries, Castle Douglas, and Stranraer on Monday.

castle and baronial mansion house hotel in Dumfries and Galloway which doubles as a wedding venue has gone on the market for the first time in 35 years.Comlongon Castle Hotel, in Clarencefield, has a long and illustrious history having been built, and originally owned, by the Murrays of Cockpool.It is being marketed by real estate advisor Colliers International with a guide price of around £1.1 million.The Lands of Comlongon were granted to the Murrays in the early 14th Century with the Tower