BBC News
By Giancarlo Rinaldi
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However, many associated agritourism ventures across the country were forced to stop.
It hit their business hard but less stringent restrictions now in place - and an emphasis on meeting outdoors - have assisted a revival.
A range of operations around Scotland are now enjoying something of a surprise late season rush.
'It went crazy'
image captionNewton Farm would not usually expect any visitors in November
Louise Nicoll runs award-winning Newton Farm Holidays and Tours at Inverarity in Angus with her husband Graeme.
They offer bed and breakfast, self-catering accommodation and farm tours.
When full lockdown was first imposed in March, she took to social media to keep people informed of what was going on.