

Coronavirus in Scotland: 10 lockdown rules changing on May 17 including hugs, home visits and hospitality
From next week Scots will be allowed to hug their loved ones and visit each other’s homes.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed today that the majority of Scotland will be moving down to Level 2 from Monday, May 17.
However, the outbreak of coronavirus in Moray has prompted the Scottish government to keep that area under stricter restrictions in Level 3 while the situation is brought under control.
In the rest of Scotland, rules which are going to be relaxed include physical distancing rules – meaning hugs will be allowed – the number of people allowed to socialise both indoors and outdoors, and the reopening of cinemas.
Here are the 10 rules which are going to change on May 17.
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In the rest of Scotland, rules which are going to be relaxed include physical distancing rules – meaning hugs will be allowed – the number of people allowed to socialise both indoors and outdoors, and the reopening of cinemas.

5. Alcohol indoors
Restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes can open indoors until 10.30pm serving alcohol with two hour pre-booked slots. (Picture: AFP via Getty Images) Photo: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS

6. Holiday accommodation
Holiday accommodation was allowed to reopen in Level 3 but now you are allowed to holiday in the UK with at least one other household. The rules for indoor socialising apply here. (Picture credit: Etienne TORBEY / AFP) Photo: ETIENNE TORBEY

7. Cinemas
Cinemas can reopen under Level 2 restrictions, but they must follow social distancing guidelines. Photo: -

8. Theatres and concert halls
Theatre and concert halls can reopen but must operate within coronavirus guidelines. Small seated indoor events are advised to operate with a maximum of 100 people. (Picture credit: Mike Hume) Photo: Mike Hume