Scotland Is Now In Level Zero

19th July 2021

Level 0: what you can do.

you can meet friends and family socially in groups:.
of up to 8 people from 4 households in your home or theirs - and can stay overnight.
of up to 10 people from 4 households in an indoor public place like a cafe, pub or restaurant. Hospitality settings will be required to close at midnight
of up to 15 people from 15 households outdoors
under 12s do not count towards the total number of people meeting outside or indoors
you do not need to physically distance from family and friends in a private home or outdoors. However, your gathering should maintain at least 1m distance from all others
you need to maintain at least 1m distance from other households in all indoor public settings
you can travel anywhere in Scotland
you can travel anywhere in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands - before you travel you must check the travel rules in those countries
you can provide informal childcare, for example to look after a grandchild
up to 200 people can attend weddings and funerals
you can take part in any sport or exercise activity, including adult indoor contact sports
tradespeople can carry out any work in your home such as painting, decorating or repairing
you should continue to work from home where possible

Testing
Everyone is encouraged to get tested, as around 1 in 3 people with COVID-19 do not have symptoms. Testing is free and results are available in around 30 minutes. Read guidance on getting tested.
See https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested/

What can open at Level 0
Places and business that can open at Level 0 include:

cafes, pubs and restaurants
all shops and stores
all close contact services including hairdressers, barbers and beauty salons
all sport and exercise
tourist accommodation
all visitor attractions
all public buildings like libraries and community centres
all entertainment (apart from nightclubs and adult entertainment)
stadiums and events - with maximum numbers
What must close at Level 0
Places and business that must close at Level 0 include:

nightclubs and adult entertainment
This is not a full list.