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Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Live
National
Claire Galloway

McDonald's branches reopen in Edinburgh and West Lothian for walk-in takeaway today

Following huge excitement over drive-thrus reopening, it's not time for McDonald's fans who don't drive.

The fast food giant is reopening over 280 restaurants in towns and city centres for walk-in takeaway service today.

This includes Edinburgh's Princes Street branch and the restaurant at Livingston Designer Outlet.

McDonald’s UK & Ireland CEO Paul Pomroy said:

"Over the last four weeks, we have carefully reopened over 1,000 restaurants for drive-thru or McDelivery, only progressing to new channels and more restaurants when we were confident that we could provide a safe working environment for our people.

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"Following a closed test in London last month, I am pleased to confirm that we will begin reopening for takeaway and click and collect. Starting on Wednesday 17 June, in 11 Roadchef service station locations, we will welcome motorway users back inside our restaurants for the first time since March.

"We’re taking our time to get this right, reviewing our processes before we gradually roll-out to high streets, towns and city centres from 24 June onwards."

However, there are a number of new rules in place and customers are warned that things may take a little longer as restaurant teams adjust to the changes.

Inside the branches there will be clear signposting and floor-markings to create a one-way system around restaurants and alimited number of people will be allowed inside at any one time.

Customers may also have to queue and will only be welcomed inside when a space becomes available, you will also be asked to sanitise your hands at cleaning stations.

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