Scots to enjoy sunny weekend weather as lockdown travel restrictions ease

Nicola Sturgeon has thanked the people of Scotland for their sacrifices over the last year of the coronavirus pandemic. The SNP leader wrote an open letter which has been published in a number of Sunday papers including the Sunday Mail.

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Scots have been urged to ‘be kind’ to hospitality staff as the country’s bars and restaurants prepare to welcome back customers for the first weekend of the year.Hospitality venues were given the green light to reopen from Monday this week as Scotland moved to level three lockdown restrictions.Punters are allowed to enjoy a drink outside in beer gardens until 10pm, while diners can enjoy a meal indoors

lockdown restrictions ease significantly for the first time in four months. A number of rules changes have come into force from today - including the reopening of non-essential retail and hospitality.

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pandemic lockdown – an expert has warned a “mega hatch” of midges is set to emerge in days.Midge expert Dr Alison Blackwell says the perfect breeding conditions could lead to campers and outdoor enthusiasts ending up on the ­critters’ menu.­Blackwell said: “Midges like wet and warm weather and that is what is predicted when they emerge in a couple of weeks.“Already there have been reports of a few early ones about.

Scottish Government has published a series of rules and guidance that Scots should adhere to when visiting the pub during the coronavirus pandemic. From Monday, Scots will be able to enjoy a pint at their local beer garden as part of a series of changes being made to the lockdown.

charities across the country as many enjoyed socially distanced events. The event kicked off on Friday and runs until today.

Anstruther, Fife, were called to Elie after a female phoned the UK coastguard on Friday morning when she fell on the notorious Chain Walk. She was transferred Ellie Harbour so paramedics could assess her.

Pollen levels are set to soar across Scotland this weekend sparking misery for hay fever sufferers. Scots will enjoy the sunniest week of the year so far, which also creates the perfect conditions for a so-called ' pollen bomb ' to thrive.

Scottish Water of sitting on half a billion pounds of surplus cash and demanded the money is handed to hard-pressed families. The 38-year-old also admitted his party had not been good enough in the past and made a personal appeal for voters to back him.

First Minister admitted lifting travel abroad "too quickly" last year which allowed the virus to re-seed amongst the population, which then lead to a second national lockdown. Speaking on the Sophy Ridge on Sunday show, the SNP leader said Scots face living longer with international travel restrictions due to the risk of importing new strains of Covid-19.

travel ban being lifted in the country this weekend as they travel to beaches to enjoy the sunshine. Cars queued on the M77 to get to the entrance of Troon beach and many flocked to the sand to catch some rays.

coronavirus restrictions eased, saying it was 'better than Benidorm'. With six people allowed to meet outdoors as of today, Michaela McGinley's pals invited her out for a day in Kelvingrove Park.

finally lifted today after more than four months, while groups of up to six people from six different households can also now legally meet outdoors. Until now, most Scots have been unable to invite people into their own homes for non-essential purposes since September and thousands of hospitality businesses remain shut.

Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement that travel restrictions were lifting in Scotland from Friday, and it was only a matter of time before Janey Godley created a voiceover. Today, the First Minister said Scots will be able to travel anywhere in the country earlier than previously planned due to the continued suppression of coronavirus.

Use an Apple phone or tablet? Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in LanarkshireFrom Friday people will be allowed to meet in groups of up to six adults from six households outdoors, and will be allowed to travel across Scotland, providing they do not stay away from home overnight.Ms Sturgeon also said significant progress was being made in the fight against coronavirus, but that caution was still required.She said: "“The data allows us to make a change to this earlier."So, from Friday

Perth and Kinross residents will be able to travel anywhere in Scotland from this Friday (April 16) as the 'stay local' guideline is lifted.

First Minister made the update at a media briefing on lockdown in Edinburgh today.The SNP leader said restrictions on travel will end across Scotland from this Friday - meaning Scots can leave their council area and meet up with friends and family outdoors.Groups of up to six people from six different households will be able to meet in parks, gardens and for outdoor recreation from that day in a further easing of lockdown.The country will move from Level 4 of restrictions on April 26 to Level 3,

Sean Ewart could not believe his eyes on Saturday night after the inebriated man asked to come in for “a s***”. 27-year-old Sean, who lives in the Gorbals in Glasgow, had been enjoying a peaceful night indoors watching Only Fools and Horses when he was rudely chapped up by the drunk.