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Scottish easing of lockdown rules

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georgedawes · 17/03/2021 08:26

We're hoping to visit Scotland in May, am I right in thinking from yesterday's announcement that should be ok (at present anyway).

Also do the bubble rules apply - can we visit with our bubble? I can't seem to work this out..

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emmathedilemma · 17/03/2021 09:42

17th May "People should at last be allowed to meet up inside others' homes (although this could happen sooner) - initially in groups of up to four people from no more than two households." The 4 people won't include children under 12. Your bubble counts as your household.
BUT
it will depend if travel out of / into Scotland is permitted which might happen at the end of April and to be completely honest, I can't see how they will stop you given it's not a hard border!
"Non-essential journeys to other parts of the UK and the wider common travel area should also be permitted from 26 April or soon after."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-53166816

georgedawes · 17/03/2021 10:59

Thanks that's how I read it but I find it a bit confusing!

It would be our bubble traveling - so our household and our single parent bubble. We wouldn't be visiting another household, so I interpret that as probably ok from end of April..am I missing something obvious?!

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emmathedilemma · 17/03/2021 11:08

This is clearer but doesn't specify "cross border" travel. It says travel within mainland Scotland allowed and tourist accommodation can open with restrictions in place 26th April.
file:///C:/Users/elougheed/Downloads/Timetable+for+easing+coronavirus+restrictions+-+graphic.pdf

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