The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything – but, as they say, change is the only constant…

No one could have expected this turn of events. Here in the UK, life was normal in February 2020, only tainted with worrying reports of a virus spreading outside of China and into popular travel destinations in Europe. Now, those times seem a lifetime away…

Today, every country’s situation will look different, depending on the restrictions imposed – driven by the sad statistics relating to the virus. In the UK, lockdown is set to continue for quite some time yet, with the few things allowed including exercising outdoors within a short radius of your home and ordering take-away food (limited to delivery or on-street pickup).

Making the most of these two freedoms, this Coffee in COVID section is dedicated solely to cafés in Aberdeen (where I am currently based) offering take-away service with social distancing measures in place.

Something for all you fellow Aberdonians looking for a break from the “new-norm”, or for all you visitors on the go, once the restrictions are lifted…