Can I Visit Scotland Covid-19 Update

Can I Visit Scotland Covid-19 Update– This is the question being asked daily, so here is the official guidance and websites to find the information you need to make your own decisions that follow the guidelines.

Great news for many people who wish to visit Scotland. From Monday 2 August fully vaccinated visitors from the US and EU will no longer have to quarantine on arrival in Scotland.

-Scotland had been using a Level System, where each different region is allocated one of five levels, which is regularly reviewed. The lower the level, the lower the rate of Covid-19, with 0 being the best, and 4 being the worst. We’re currently all in Level 0 right across Scotland. Read all about it here.

-all shops, stores and close contact services are open
–tourist accommodation has reopened (self-catering accommodation restricted in line with rules on indoor gathering)
–hospitality venues like cafes, pubs and restaurants have reopened, with alcohol permitted outdoors
–gyms and swimming pools are open
-indoor attractions and public buildings such as galleries, museums and libraries have opened

-Face masks are still mandatory on public transport, and in shops.

-Quarantine rules are changing all the time – read the official UK guidance here, and research a specific Scottish link here. Scotland has managed isolation (quarantine) in place that differs from how other UK countries so please read and follow the Scottish regulations.

We are Not the Same as England – Can I Visit Scotland Covid-19 Update

Please don’t assume that what the UK Prime Minster, Boris Johnson, says necessarily applies to Scotland. So yes, it helps to follow UK and Scottish policy – please see the links below.

Key Information – Can I Visit Scotland Covid-19 Update

Government

The sites you need to monitor are:-

The Scottish Government – https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/ – this is the most relevant site to discover what you can and can’t do in Scotland when it comes to the Coronavirus.

Found more about the current case load in Scotland, this includes tests undertaken, positive results, negative results and deaths – https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-daily-data-for-scotland/

For a UK picture click on this link – https://www.gov.uk

Foreign Office

To seek information and guidance from the UK Foreign Office visit their site here – https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office

NHS – National Health Service

For health advice and the latest NHS updates visit their site – https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Media

The are many media sites to consider and news stations available, but the BBC offers a lot of free information, paid for by the licence fee.

For the latest Scottish news visit BBC Scotland – https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/scotland. For wider news stories, such as the UK and global news click here – https://www.bbc.co.uk/news

VisitScotland

VisitScotland is Scotland’s destination management and marketing organisation. It will encourage travel to Scotland, when it’s safe to do so – https://www.visitscotland.com.

Other Personal Considerations

Insurance – Insurance policies have changed quite significantly. Be sure to check new policies, and any amendments to pre-existing policies, to ensure you are happy with what’s covered.

Foreign Office/Airports – If it gets to the point that Scotland welcomes visitors, be sure to check your own Foreign Office/Airport to check you’re permitted to leave your country, visit Scotland, and return home!

Risk – Even when Scotland tentatively reopens its doors, it’s important to consider what is your concept of risk and reaction to it. A holiday is there to be enjoyed, so be sure to travel when you can relax, not necessarily when everyone else starts to travel.

Cancellation Policies – As this is an ever-changing situation be sure to check that you’re happy with the cancellation policy and customer service history of those that you book with.

Scotland is a beautiful country, with a rich history, and so much to see and do. Stay safe.

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