coronavirus spreading. Under Tier 4 restrictions, non-essential businesses will be forced to close, including clothes shops, gyms, hairdressers and restaurants.
Nicola Sturgeon announced the restrictions - which are set to remain in place for three weeks - during an emergency press briefing on Saturday.
The closures will likely be another blow to stores during what is usually a busy Boxing Day sales period after an already challenging year for retailers.
Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles are the only areas exempt and will move to level three - which allows non-essential retailers to open.
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