Two Dundee pubs enjoyed the economic spin-off created by the royal wedding.
The Speedwell Bar (or Mennies) on Perth Road, and The Royal Arch Bar in Broughty Ferry, saw trade jump by around a third on the big day.
Both venues are run by the father and son business team of Jonathan Stewart (57) and Jonathan Iain Stewart (30), who laid on treats to mark the event.
In addition to operating under extended opening times the businessmen also offered punters specially baked pies and a one-off brewed beer to help toast the occasion.
With the economic difficulties hitting the UK pub trade particularly hard, Mr Stewart Sr. told The Courier that the wedding has offered a timely boost.
“It’s great timing,” he said. “We had people in here all day and heard some voices from overseas although I don’t think they travelled here especially for the wedding.
“The atmosphere was fantastic throughout the day and the wedding was celebrated in the correct manner.”
Mr Stewart has vast experience in the Dundee licensing trade and can remember only two other occasions when pubs were allowed to open under extended opening times.
“I opened the Ladywell Tavern for extended hours for Prince Charles and Diana’s wedding in 1981 and at the Shakespeare Bar when Andrew and Fergie married,” he continued.
“This time round I don’t think it was quite as busy compared with Prince Charles’ wedding but that may be down to the weather.
“I remember the sun was splitting the pavements then and people were perhaps more inclined to go out.”
Experts predict that the royal wedding will boost the UK’s economy by up to £600 million.