It comes after the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) moderation process saw thousands of pupils receive lower grades than their teachers’ estimates.

First Minister ‘sorry’ after criticism over exam results

Exams were cancelled for the first time, leading to the body having to devise an alternate method of awarding grades based on prelims and coursework assessment.

Scottish school pupils receive grades after exam-free year  

The Scottish Government is strongly advising against non-essential travel between Scotland and parts of the north west of England - but this does not include Cumbria.

Cumbria exempt from Scottish travel restrictions 

 The Conservative MSP, who was elected into the job in February, said he had reached the "painful conclusion that he was not the best person to lead the party going into next year's Holyrood elections".

Jackson Carlaw resigns as leader of the Scottish Conservatives 

With pupils having been away from school for almost five months, she said some councils may adopt a phased approach to the return.

Scottish pupils will return to school full-time in August

Pubs, restaurants, hotels and cafes in Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders are now allowed to open with safety measures in places. 

Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers reopen in south of Scotland

The Scottish Government said coverings “may provide some level of protection”, but stated that physical distancing, hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene are the “most important and effective things we can all do to prevent the spread of coronavirus”.

Wearing a face covering is now compulsory in Scottish shops

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When should the South of Scotland reopen? We consider the case to move out of lockdown faster than the rest of the country. 

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