national lockdown from today as the number of new coronavirus cases continues to accelerate. People across the country must stay at home and only leave for essential purposes.The new law came into force across mainland Scotland from midnight as concerns over the new variant of the virus grow.
Travel from Scotland to other parts of the UK was already banned under level four restrictions imposed from Boxing Day. And the Scottish Government has reiterated its stance on travelling abroad amid the new lockdown measures.
Guidance on international travel says that Scots must not travel to or from Scotland “without a reasonable excuse”. Essential reasons include travelling to provide care to a vulnerable person, or for essential animal welfare.
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