The impact of the virus restrictions means that up to 12,500 jobs in the pubs and bars sector could be lost across Scotland, with hundreds of establishments facing the difficult decision to close for good.
We take a look at 9 popular Edinburgh pubs and bars that have served their last regulars and are now permanently closed due to the unprecedented Covid downturn.
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