Nicola Sturgeon has announced Scotland’s “stay at home” order will be lifted on 2 April and replaced with “stay local” guidance, as she unveiled the government’s roadmap out of lockdown.
The Scottish first minister said the hospitality industry, including bars and restaurants, would be able to welcome back customers in groups of six outside from 26 April subject to a 10pm curfew.
Some non-essential shops, including click-and-collect retail services, garden centres and homeware stores, alongside hairdressers will be able to reopen from 5 April — before a full reopening of the sector from 26 April.
Further easing of outdoor social restriction will also happen on that date, with six people from three households being able to meet while attendance at funerals and weddings will increase to a maximum of 50 people.
In a statement to the Scottish parliament, Ms Sturgeon said the roadmap would be dependent on progress, including the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine, but insisted: “Brighter days are indeed ahead of us.”
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