Phase Three Update

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Today the First Minister revealed the remainder of Scotland’s routemap out of lockdown.

At this moment we will remain in Phase Three, but some notable changes are on the horizon. I am delighted schools are set to fully open as of 11th August, along with driving lessons set to resume on 24th August, this is a massive step in the right direction.

I am sure I speak for everyone when I say I look forward to gyms reopening and the return of live sporting events, however we must ensure we continue to follow the measures already in place before these are set to return on 14th September.

Please find more details of the First Minister’s key dates below:

1st of August

  • Pause Shielding 

3rd of August

  • Relax certain restrictions on some support groups and services and for sports coaches – once relevant guidance is implemented

  • Routine eye care services can be provided within community optometry practices and in patients' own homes

11th of August 

  • Children to be able to return to school full time. Expect a phased return over the week with all children back by 18 of August.

17th of August

  • Urgent dental care involving aerosols may begin to be provided in practices for NHS patients 

Indicative date: Monday 24th of August

  • Live events (outdoor) – with physical distancing, enhanced hygiene, and restricted numbers – following guidance.

  • Organised contact sports (outdoors) – all ages – following the guidance of relevant sports bodies

  • Bingo halls (with physical distancing and following guidance)

  • Funfairs – static and travelling – following guidance

  • Amusement arcades and casinos – following guidance (incl. enhanced hygiene)

  • Snooker/pool halls, indoor bowling – following guidance (incl. enhanced hygiene)

  • Driving lessons can resume – following guidance

 Indicative date: Monday 14th of September 

  • Gyms (indoor) – following guidance (incl. physical distancing and enhanced hygiene). Will keep under review to consider whether an earlier re-opening date is feasible

  • Swimming pools (indoor) – following guidance. Will keep under review to consider whether an earlier re-opening date is feasible

  • Soft play (indoor) – following guidance (incl. enhanced hygiene)

  • Live events (indoor) – following guidance (e.g. with physical distancing and restricted numbers)

  • Other indoor entertainment venues (e.g. theatres, live music/concert venues) following guidance such as physical distancing requirements. (Does not include nightclubs)

  • Indoor sports courts – with physical distancing – following guidance (incl. skating, dance studios). Will review whether indoor classes for children can resume earlier or an earlier re-opening date is feasible

  • Stadia (limited re-opening) – following guidance (e.g. physical distancing, restricted numbers) – with option for testing on earlier dates where agreed

 Not before 11th of September – Await further review

  • Non-essential offices and call centres can re-open following implementation of relevant guidance (including on physical distancing). Working from home and working flexibly remain the default

  • Public Services continue to scale up and re-open safely including NHS Mobilisation Plan

  • Public transport continues to scale up to full services during Phase 3 with a move to 1 metre physical distancing, subject to appropriate risk mitigations, releasing further capacity in vehicles and vessels

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