In pictures: Falkirk retailers begin to reopen

Retailers in Falkirk town centre and at Central Retail Park were among those shops to open their doors and welcome customers back this week.

Scottish Government guidelines allowed those non-essential shops with on-street access to reopen as part of phase two of its route map to recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

Shoppers turned out on Monday to support retailers who have had to implement measures to ensure the safety of their customers and staff.

Our chief photographer Michael Gillen was on hand to capture some images from the day, which marked a significant step forward on the journey out of lockdown.