A Lanarkshire family is attempting to beat the lockdown blues - by creating their very own back garden takeaway.
The Cooks in Bellshill made a make-shift McDonald's drive-thru, complete with contactless 'payments' and Happy Meal boxes.
Little ten-year-old Ellie came up with the idea after seeing a similar video online, and decided the family had to try it out.
Mum Arlene, a paediatric nurse at Wishaw General Hospital, told The Herald the activity gave them all a chance to come together and do a fun, family activity.
"My husband and I are often working on each other's days off," she explained. "Wednesday was the first time in a while that we had time off together so we thought, why not.
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"We're all a bit bored being stuck inside, and it was just great to work together on something and spend time as a family."
Husband Graeme took on the role as the server, making sure the 'orders' placed by Ellie and her seven-year-old brother, Ruaridh, were up to scratch.
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They had printed out templates found online to create the food boxes, where they served chicken nuggets, ice cream and milkshakes.
"It was easier than I thought, and the kids were so excited about it," explained Arlene. "I don't know when we'll get free time like this again, so it's a great memory."
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