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 business went.
It was a great turnout and decent weather helped.”The pub had placed hand sanitisers throughout the beer garden as well as requiring punters to scan into the track and trace system.John Smillie, who has been manager of the pub for 16.
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