Fife finally moved into Level 2 restrictions on Monday, and that meant people could socialise more freely, and hug.And for pubs it meant a chance to finally serve drinks indoors.
Our photographer spent the day visiting local venues to catch some of the atmosphere with these pictures.
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9. The Duchess - Kirkcaldy - Fife - Regulars happy to be back - credit- Fife Photo Agency
It's been a tough year for The Duchess pub in Kirkcaldy, which also had to contend with major flood damage - but now it's open again. (Pic: Fife Photo Agency) Photo:
10. The day lockdown restrictions finally lifted
Cheers! At The Heritage in Kirkcaldy (Pic: Fife Photo Agency) Photo:
11. The day lockdown restrictions finally lifted
The doors are open again at the The Penny Farthing in High Street, Kirkcaldy (Pic: Fife Photo Agency) Photo:
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