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By Caroline Davies
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In a drizzle covered dock just outside Edinburgh, three Fred Olsen cruise ships are being readied for service.
After 14 months of standstill, the paint is being retouched, the chairs re-upholstered and the carpets relayed, ready to set sail this summer.
From 17 May cruises will be allowed to resume from England and demand is high.
Fred Olsen launched its summer British isles cruises a few weeks ago and says it has already sold two thirds of the tickets for the early trips.
Its hotel operations director, Thomas Rennesland, tells the BBC he has never been busier, but also that the last year has been stressful.