Nicola Sturgeon has announced which tier areas Scotland will fall into under the new five-tier lockdown framework.
The new system is to come into effect on Monday 2 November after the proposals were backed by the Scottish Parliament.
The tiers range from 0 to 4 with 0 being the lowest lockdown level - however this will still see some restrictions in place such as a maximum visitors into a household.
Grades will be given to local authority areas, rather than the current NHS health board restrictions currently in use.
Here's Scotland's tiers:
Aberdeen City - 2
Aberdeenshire - 2
Angus - 2
Argyll and Bute - 2
Clackmannanshire - 3
Dumfries and Galloway - 2
Dundee - 3
East Ayrshire - 3
East Dunbartonshire - 3
East Lothian - 3
East Renfrewshire - 3
Edinburgh - 3
Falkirk - 3
Fife - 2
Glasgow - 3
Highland - 1
Inverclyde - 3
Mid Lothian - 3
Moray - 1
North Ayrshire - 3
North Lanarkshire - 3
Orkney - 1
Perth and Kinross - 2
Renfrewshire - 3
Scottish Borders - 2
Shetland - 1
South Ayrshire -3
South Lanarkshire - 3
Stirling - 3
West Dunbartonshire - 3
West Lothian - 3
Western Isles - 1
Here's what each tier means for you:
COVID-19 Protection Level: 0
Socialising (different rules apply for children, further guidance will be issued shortly)
- 8/3 indoors (in-home socialising permitted) i.e. max 8 people from 3 households
- 15/5 outdoors
Hospitality (food and drink)
Hospitality (alcohol on sale outdoors)
- permitted – time restrictions may apply
Hospitality (alcohol on sale indoors)
- permitted – time restrictions may apply
Hospitality (food for consumption on premises)
- permitted – time restrictions may apply
Takeaways
- takeaways permitted for alcohol and food as per existing arrangements
Accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, self-catering, caravan and camp sites)
- open – socialising and hospitality rules apply
Travel
- no non-essential travel to/from level 3 or higher areas in Scotland and equivalents in rest of UK.
- exemptions for essential travel for work, education, shopping, health etc; outdoor exercise; weddings and funerals; and transit through restricted areas
- international quarantine regulations apply
- otherwise unrestricted
Transport
- active travel (walk, run, cycle, wheel) where possible
- avoid car sharing with people outside extended household wherever possible
- face coverings compulsory on public transport.
Shopping
- open
Close contact services (e.g. hairdressers, barbers, tailors and beauticians)
- open
- mobile close contact services not permitted
Public buildings – e.g. libraries
- open
Stadia and events
- outdoor events permitted
- indoor events – seated and ambulatory permitted (restricted numbers)
- indoor grouped standing not permitted
- stadia – open with restricted numbers
Worship
- open – restricted numbers (50)
Life events (weddings, and civil partnerships, funerals) ceremonies and receptions/wakes
- weddings/civil partnerships – 50 person limit
- funerals – 50 person limit
- wakes and receptions permitted, subject to 50 person limit
Early learning and childcare (ELC)(formal childcare)
- open – with standard protective measures in place
Informal childcare
- permitted in line with household/numbers restrictions (see socialising)
Schools
- open – with standard protective measures in place
Colleges
- blended
Universities
- blended
Driving lessons
- permitted
Sports and exercise
- all permitted
Leisure and entertainment
- open with the exception of adult entertainment and nightclubs (unless permitted events).
Visitor attractions
- open
Public services (health following NHS remobilisation plan)
- open
Unregulated children's activities (incl. youth clubs, children's groups)
- permitted
Support services (mental health, counselling, day services, respite care)
- permitted
Offices and call centres
- working from home still advised
Other workplaces
- open – working from home default where possible
Shielding
This is advice, consider which level of protection is right for you.
All levels: We will not ask you to distance from people within your own homes or to stop taking outdoor exercise.
Level 0 shielding
- Contact with others: follow the level advice to the general population
- Shopping: strictly follow the guidelines when shopping
- If you cannot work from home: following a workplace risk assessment, your employer should make the necessary adjustments to your workplace to protect you. You can discuss getting a fit note with your GP or clinician if you still feel unsafe.
- School/formal childcare: follow the level advice to the general population
COVID-19 Protection Level: 1
Socialising (different rules apply for children, further guidance will be issued shortly)
- 6/2 indoors (at times, depending on circumstances, we may need to stop indoor socialising in Level 1 in an area) i.e. max 6 people from 2 households
- 6/2 outdoors
Hospitality (food and drink)
Hospitality (alcohol on sale outdoors)
- permitted – time restrictions may apply
Hospitality (alcohol on sale indoors)
- permitted – time restrictions may apply
Hospitality (food for consumption on premises)
- permitted – time restrictions may apply
Takeaways
- takeaways permitted for alcohol and food as per existing arrangements
Accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, self-catering, caravan and camp sites)
- open – socialising and hospitality rules apply
Travel
- no non-essential travel to/from level 3 or higher areas in Scotland and equivalents in rest of UK.
- exemptions for essential travel for work, education, shopping, health etc; outdoor exercise; weddings and funerals; and transit through restricted areas
- international quarantine regulations apply
- otherwise unrestricted
Transport
- active travel (walk, run, cycle, wheel) where possible
- avoid car sharing with people outside extended household wherever possible
- face coverings compulsory on public transport.
Shopping
- open
Close contact services (e.g. hairdressers, barbers, tailors and beauticians)
- open, but may be subject to additional protective measures
- mobile close contact services not permitted
Public buildings – e.g. libraries
- open
Stadia and events
- outdoor events seated and open space permitted (restricted numbers)
- outdoor grouped standing events not permitted
- small seated indoor events permitted
- stadia – open with restricted numbers
Worship
- open – restricted numbers (50)
Life events (weddings, and civil partnerships, funerals) ceremonies and receptions/wakes
- weddings/civil partnerships – 20 person limit
- funerals – 20 person limit
- wakes and receptions permitted, subject to 20 person limit
Early learning and childcare (ELC)(formal childcare)
- open – with standard protective measures in place
Informal childcare
- permitted in line with household/numbers restrictions
Schools
- open – with standard protective measures in place
Colleges
- blended
Universities
- blended
Driving lessons
- permitted
Sports and exercise
- all permitted except 18+ indoor contact sports (professional permitted)
Leisure and entertainment
- open with the exception of adult entertainment and nightclubs (unless permitted events).
Visitor attractions
- open
Public services (health following NHS remobilisation plan)
- open
Unregulated children's activities (incl. youth clubs, children's groups)
- permitted
Support services (mental health, counselling, day services, respite care)
- permitted
Offices and call centres
- essential only/working from home
Other workplaces
- open – working from home default where possible
Shielding
This is advice, consider which level of protection is right for you.
All levels: We will not ask you to distance from people within your own homes or to stop taking outdoor exercise.
Level 1 shielding
- Contact with others: follow the level advice to the general population
- Shopping: strictly follow the guidelines when shopping
- If you cannot work from home: Following a workplace risk assessment, your employer should make the necessary adjustments to your workplace to protect you. You can discuss getting a fit note with your GP or clinician if you still feel unsafe.
- School/ formal childcare: follow the level advice to the general population
COVID-19 Protection Level: 2
Socialising (different rules apply for children, further guidance will be issued shortly)
- no in-home socialising
- 6/2 outdoors and in public places, e.g. hospitality settings i.e. max 6 people from 2 households
Hospitality (food and drink)
Hospitality (alcohol on sale outdoors)
- permitted – time restrictions may apply
Hospitality (alcohol on sale indoors)
- permitted with main meal – time restrictions may apply
Hospitality (food for consumption on premises)
- permitted – time restrictions may apply
Takeaways
- takeaways permitted for alcohol and food as per existing arrangements
Accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, self-catering, caravan and camp sites)
- open – socialising and hospitality rules apply
Travel
- no non-essential travel to/from level 3 or higher areas in Scotland and equivalents in rest of UK
- exemptions for essential travel for work, education, shopping health etc; outdoor exercise; weddings and funerals; and transit through restricted areas
- international quarantine regulations apply
- otherwise unrestricted
Transport
- active travel (walk, run, cycle, wheel) where possible
- avoid car sharing with people outside extended household wherever possible
- face coverings compulsory on public transport.
Shopping
- open
Close contact services (e.g. hairdressers, barbers, tailors and beauticians)
- open, but may be subject to additional protective measures
- mobile close contact services not permitted
Public buildings – e.g. libraries
- open (with protective measures)
Stadia and events
- events not permitted/closed
- drive in events permitted
- stadia closed to spectators
Worship
- open – restricted numbers (50)
Life events (weddings, and civil partnerships, funerals) ceremonies and receptions/wakes
- weddings/civil partnerships – 20 person limit
- funerals – 20 person limit
- wakes and receptions permitted, subject to 20 person limit
Early learning and childcare (ELC)(formal childcare)
- open – with enhanced protective measures in place
Informal childcare
- permitted in line with household/numbers restrictions, children only may enter other households
Schools
- open – with enhanced protective measures in place
Colleges
- blended
Universities
- blended
Driving lessons
- permitted
Sports and exercise
- all permitted except 18+ indoor contact sports (professional permitted)
Leisure and entertainment
- cinemas, amusement arcades open.
- following closed: soft play, funfairs, indoor bowling, theatres, snooker/pool halls, music venues, casinos, bingo halls, nightclubs and adult entertainment
Visitor attractions
- open
Public services (health following NHS remobilisation plan)
- open but reduced face-to-face services.
Unregulated children's activities (incl. youth clubs, children's groups)
- differentiated restrictions apply
Support services (mental health, counselling, day services, respite care)
- permitted
Offices and call centres
- essential only/working from home
Other workplaces
- open – working from home default where possible
Shielding
This is advice, consider which level of protection is right for you.
All levels: We will not ask you to distance from people within your own homes or to stop taking outdoor exercise.
Level 2 shielding
- Contact with others: reduce the number of people or households you have face to face contact with
- Avoid: one metre zones
- Shopping: strictly follow the guidelines when shopping
- If you cannot work from home: Following a workplace risk assessment, your employer should make the necessary adjustments to your workplace to protect you. You can discuss getting a fit note with your GP or clinician if you still feel unsafe.
- School/ formal childcare: follow the level advice to the general population
COVID-19 Protection Level: 3
Socialising (different rules apply for children, further guidance will be issued shortly)
- no in-home socialising
- 6/2 outdoors and in public places, e.g. hospitality settings i.e. max 6 people from 2 households
Hospitality (food and drink)
Hospitality (alcohol on sale outdoors)
- not permitted
Hospitality (alcohol on sale indoors)
- not permitted
Hospitality (food for consumption on premises)
- permitted – time restrictions may apply
Takeaways
- takeaways permitted for alcohol and food as per existing arrangements
Accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, self-catering, caravan and camp sites)
- open – socialising and hospitality rules apply
- guidance encourages non-essential (leisure/tourism) use only by locals
- essential, eg work-related, use can continue
Travel
- no non-essential travel into or out of the level 3 area
- exemptions for essential travel for work, education, shopping health etc; outdoor exercise; weddings and funerals; and transit through restricted areas
- international quarantine regulations apply
Transport
- active travel (walk, run, cycle, wheel) where possible
- avoid car sharing with people outside extended household wherever possible
- avoid non-essential use of public transport.
- face coverings compulsory
Shopping
- open
Close contact services (e.g. hairdressers, barbers, tailors and beauticians)
- open, but may be subject to additional protective measures
- mobile close contact services not permitted
Public buildings – e.g. libraries
- open (with protective measures)
Stadia and events
- not permitted / closed to spectators
Worship
- open – restricted numbers (50)
Life events (weddings, and civil partnerships, funerals) ceremonies and receptions/wakes
- weddings/civil partnerships – 20 person limit
- funerals – 20 person limit
- wakes and receptions permitted, subject to 20 person limit
Early learning and childcare (ELC)(formal childcare)
- open – with enhanced protective measures in place
Informal childcare
- permitted in line with household/numbers restrictions, children only may enter other households
Schools
- open – with enhanced protective measures in place
Colleges
- restricted blended
Universities
- restricted blended
Driving lessons
- permitted
Sports and exercise
- indoor: individual exercise only (exemption for under 18s)
- outdoor – all except adult (18+) contact sports (professional permitted)
Leisure and entertainment
- closed
Visitor attractions
- all open or outdoor only open, depending on circumstances
Public services (health following NHS remobilisation plan)
- essential face-to-face services only (online where possible)
Unregulated children's activities (incl. youth clubs, children's groups)
- differentiated restrictions apply
Support services (mental health, counselling, day services, respite care)
- permitted/online where possible.
Offices and call centres
- essential only/working from home
Other workplaces
- open – working from home default where possible
Shielding
This is advice, consider which level of protection is right for you.
All levels: We will not ask you to distance from people within your own homes or to stop taking outdoor exercise.
Level 3 shielding
- Contact with others: limit meeting people outside your own household, avoid indoor public spaces.
- Shopping: strictly follow the guidelines when shopping and limiting the number of times you go to a shop. Shop at quieter times.
- If you cannot work from home: speak to your employer to ensure all appropriate protections are in place. If they are not, discuss getting a fit note with your GP or clinician.
- School/ formal childcare: parents or guardians should discuss with their GP or clinician whether children should still attend.
COVID-19 Protection Level: 4
Socialising (different rules apply for children, further guidance will be issued shortly)
- no in-home socialising
- 6/2 outdoors and in public places i.e. max 6 people from 2 households
Hospitality (food and drink)
Hospitality (alcohol on sale outdoors)
- closed
Hospitality (alcohol on sale indoors)
- closed
Hospitality (food for consumption on premises)
- closed (hotel exception)
Takeaways
- takeaways permitted for alcohol and food as per existing arrangements
Accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, self-catering, caravan and camp sites)
- essential only, for example work-related (no tourism)
Travel
- no non-essential travel into or out of the level 4 area. If necessary, limits on travel distance, or a requirement to stay at home
- exemptions for essential travel for work, education, shopping health etc; outdoor exercise; weddings and funerals; and transit through restricted areas
- international quarantine regulations apply
Transport
- active travel (walk, run, cycle, wheel) where possible
- avoid car sharing with people outside extended household wherever possible
- no use of public transport, except for essential purposes.
- face coverings compulsory
Shopping
- close non-essential retail (click and collect permitted)
Close contact services (e.g. hairdressers, barbers, tailors and beauticians)
- closed
- mobile close contact services not permitted
Public buildings – e.g. libraries
- closed
Stadia and events
- not permitted / closed to spectators
Worship
- open with restricted numbers (20 people)
Life events (weddings, and civil partnerships, funerals) ceremonies and receptions/wakes
- weddings/civil partnerships – maximum 5 people (6 where interpreter permitted)
- funerals – 20 person limit
- no receptions. Wakes permitted subject to 20 person limit
Early learning and childcare (ELC)(formal childcare)
- open, subject to targeted intervention which may impact on capacity
Informal childcare
- essential worker informal childcare only, In line with household/numbers restrictions, children only may enter other households
Schools
- open, with enhanced and targeted protective measures
Colleges
- restricted blended
Universities
- restricted blended
Driving lessons
- not permitted
Sports and exercise
- (indoor) gyms closed
- outdoor non-contact sports only (professional permitted)
Leisure and entertainment
- closed
Visitor attractions
- closed
Public services (health following NHS remobilisation plan)
- essential face-to-face services only (online where possible)
Unregulated children's activities (incl. youth clubs, children's groups)
- indoor activities not permitted
Support services (mental health, counselling, day services, respite care)
- essential only/online where possible
Offices and call centres
- essential only/working from home
Other workplaces
Permitted:
- essential workplaces
- outdoor workplaces
- construction
- manufacturing
Shielding
This is advice, consider which level of protection is right for you.
All levels: We will not ask you to distance from people within your own homes or to stop taking outdoor exercise.
Level 4 shielding
- contact with others: contact with people outside your own household if you can. You should not take public transport.
- shopping: Strictly follow the guidelines when shopping and limiting the number of times you go to a shop. Shop at quieter times.
- if you cannot work from home: The Chief Medical Officer will issue an automatic two week fit note to give people on the shielding list protection while they speak to their GP or consultant and get a personal fit note if necessary.
- school/formal childcare: children on the shielding list should not attend in person.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here