Shoppers faced up to mandatory mask wearing today - but still flocked to Scots stores in their droves.
The Record chatted to those heading to Glasgow 's busy Buchanan Street - one of Europe’s top shopping hotspots - to canvas opinion on the new measure.
And it failed to deter Scots from splashing the cash, with stores busy and queues still forming outside popular high street names.
The vast majority of those we spoke to were happy to use face coverings to get back to some normality.
But some admitted they found using masks “a pain” and would even avoid stores until the measure is no longer in place.
Student Ellie McNulty, 16, from Blantyre, South Lanarkshire said: “Up until now I’ve only been wearing one on the train but it’s fine. It’s just something we need to get used to.
“I came in to town the day after the shops opened but this is my first time using the mask.
“I’m quite happy to just follow the rules to keep people safe.”
Bus driver Kevin Cassidy, 58, from Coleraine, Northern Ireland said: “I don’t like wearing masks. They have come in on public transport today back home. I knew it was compulsory in shops in Scotland today so I’ve stood outside the shops and waited rather than go in. I feel uncomfortable and would rather just avoid it.
“It suits me just fine not having to go in a shop.”
Student Rachel Beckett, 17, from Hamilton, South Lanarkshire said: “I think it’s better because it’s not as crowded today in town.
“The shops are being really careful so it is reassuring to see everyone complying.
“This is the first time I’ve been out in town and it’s not put me off coming having to wear the mask.”
Ash Wolf, 25, a computer science graduate who stays in Glasgow city centre said: “I’ve just been in to the supermarket today. I had to do an emergency repair on my mask because one of the bands snapped but I managed to fix it.
“I find it to be a pain but I’m willing to deal with it to get this whole thing over a bit sooner.”
Retail assistant Theo Cherry, 24, of St George’s Cross, Glasgow said: “I’ve been mostly been wearing a mask anyway. I find it a bit annoying because I’m asthmatic and have to take it off to use my inhaler, but it’s mostly not been an issue. More a slight nuisance.
“I’m actually glad it’s compulsory now.”
Rachael Cook, 40, a full time mum from Glasgow’s west end said: “I’ve been doing it anyway. I carry the masks all the time in my bag for me and my children whenever we go out. I feel better now everyone’s doing it.
“The staff are wearing masks now so I think it’s much safer and I feel more confident about coming out to the shops.”
Pharmacology student Matthew Gallacher, 21, from Scotstoun, said: “This is my first time out in the city centre. I have been keeping my mask on on public transport and in shops anyway, it’s just better knowing that everyone has to comply. It makes you feel a lot safer.
