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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scotland’s route map
How Scotland is transitioning out of lockdown, including the framework that guides decision making.
Introduction
This collection details Scotland’s phased approach through and out of the COVID-19 crisis.
The latest guidance and updates can be found via the Coronavirus (COVID-19) page.
February 2021: Mainland Scotland and some islands are in lockdown with guidance to stay at home, except for essential purposes. Some islands will remain at Level 3.
Our updated Strategic Framework sets out how we’ll gradually and safely move out of lockdown.
Phase 3 - route map through and out of the crisis
We announced the move to Phase 3 on 9 July 2020. Changes in this phase are being introduced in stages.
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): temporary restrictions update - 21 October 2020
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Route Map - supporting evidence for the 15 October review
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): route map and regulatory review - 15 October 2020
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): additional measures - 8 October 2020
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 3: Scotland's route map update – 1 October 2020
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Route Map - supporting evidence for the 22 September review
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) update: First Minister's speech 22 September 2020
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Route Map - supporting evidence for the 10 September review
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 3: Scotland's route map update – 10 September 2020
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scotland's Route Map - supporting evidence - 20 August review
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 3: Scotland's route map update - 20 August 2020
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 3: Scotland's route map update – 30 July 2020
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scotland's route map - supporting evidence for the 30 July Review
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 3: Scotland's route map update - 9 July 2020
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 3: Scotland's route map update - translations and alternative formats
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scotland's route map - supporting evidence for moving to Phase 3
Phase 2 - route map through and out of the crisis
We announced the move to Phase 2 on 18 June 2020. Changes in this phase will be introduced in stages.
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 2: Scotland's route map - physical distancing update
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scotland's route map - indicative dates for the remainder of Phase 2 and early Phase 3
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 2: Scotland’s route map update
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 2: Scotland’s route map update - translations and alternative formats
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 2: supporting evidence for moving to Phase 2 of Scotland's route map
Phase 1 - route map through and out of the crisis
We announced the move to Phase 1 on 28 May 2020.
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 1: Scotland’s route map update
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 1: Scotland’s route map update - easy read version
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 1: supporting evidence for moving to Phase 1 of Scotland's route map
Scotland’s route map through and out of the crisis
The Route Map gives an indication of the order in which we will carefully and gradually seek to change current restrictions.
It provides practical examples of what people, organisations and businesses can expect to see change over time. The phasing table will continue to be updated.
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scotland's route map through and out of the crisis
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scotland's route map through and out of the crisis – translations
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): evidence gathered for Scotland's route map - equality and Fairer Scotland impact assessment
Framework for decision making
These documents set out the approach and principles that will guide us as we make decisions about transitioning out of the current lockdown arrangements.
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Strategic Framework update - February 2021
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): framework for decision making
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): framework for decision making - easy read version
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): framework for decision making - further information
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): framework for decision making - supporting evidence
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): framework for decision making - overview of public engagement