Coronavirus in Scotland: Boarded up during the lockdown

Bars in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh have closed

Pubs, hotels, shops and other businesses in Scotland have been boarded up after being forced to shut as part of the efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus. The security measures have been taken to try and prevent theft or damage from vandals.

The wooden boards were also fitted to the Black Bull pub in the Grassmarket

Fisherman's Tavern is one of the pubs boarded up in Broughty Ferry...

... along with the Post Office bar

Shops in Brook Street, Broughty Ferry, have also taken similar measures

A number of bars and restaurants in the Shawlands area of Glasgow are also boarded up, including the Georgic on Kilmarnock Road.

... as is Loks, which is located next to Pollok FC's stadium

The Palm Court Hotel in Aberdeen has also been boarded up

The boarded-up Balmoral hotel occupies a prominent location on Princes Street in Edinburgh

The Merlin bar is located in the Morningside area of Edinburgh

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