Update 18th April 2021
(There have been no updates from the RYA since 1st April )
TCC
Scottish and UK Government Travel easing
For Members living within Scotland 16th April 2021
For those outside Scotland, expected easing on 26th April 2021
The Covid-19 restriction on travelling around Scotland are to be relaxed from Friday 16th, while people are to be allowed to meet up in larger groups outdoors.
People will be allowed to meet in groups of up to six adults from six households in outdoor settings.
They will be permitted to travel across Scotland to do so, as long as they do not stay overnight.
Other restrictions are expected to be eased from 26 April – with premises including shops, gyms, pubs and restaurants due to reopen on a restricted basis.
Hospitality businesses will need to close their doors at 20:00 indoors and 22:00 outdoors, with alcohol only allowed to be served outside.
Groups of six people from six different households will be allowed to meet in outdoor hospitality.
Restrictions on travel from Scotland to other parts of the UK are also expected to be lifted from 26 April.
From 17 May, pubs will be able to open indoors until 22:30 and contact sports, cinemas, and some small scale events will be able to take place.
Also from that date in May, up to four people from two households will be able to meet indoors.
Please be aware all hygiene and social distancing rules remain in place at TCC and will do so for the foreseeable future.
Andy McRoberts
Part of the Covid Team