coronavirus travel restrictions have been removed in Scotland and more people are now able to meet up outdoors. The latest stage in lockdown easing was announced at an unscheduled Covid-19 briefing by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Tuesday.
She said the continued decline in virus cases meant the restrictions can be eased earlier than planned. From today (Friday), Scots can travel across local authority boundaries for outdoor socialising, recreation and exercise.But they must follow the "stay local" order for other purposes such as non-essential shopping, and travel to some islands is not allowed.Rules on gatherings have also been relaxed, with groups of up to six adults from six households now allowed to meet outdoors.Children under 12.