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

Coronavirus: Schools in Scotland to fully reopen, Sturgeon confirms

The first minister said she is not 'immediately planning' to implement a quarantine policy.

Scotland 'will not shy away' from quarantine for English visitors, says Sturgeon

 Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

Scotland's First Minister announces that the country will be easing lockdown and move from phase 2 to phase 3 

Scotland will ease coronavirus lockdown so more people can meet up

The First Minister of Wales and Scotland have both described Boris Johnson's government's handling of quarantine rules for international travellers as "shambolic".

Johnson under fire for 'utterly shambolic' handling of travel plans 

People in Scotland will be allowed to meet up with two other households indoors from July 15.

Pubs, hairdressers and cinemas to reopen on July 15 in Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is expected to announce Scotland is moving to the second phase of a plan to move out of lockdown.

Sturgeon expected to announce further easing of virus restrictions in Scotland

Number 10 has previously rejected any calls to extend the transition period beyond December 31.

Failing to extend Brexit transition would be 'reckless', First ministers warn

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed people who are shielding will be asked to continue to do so until at least July 31.

No coronavirus deaths in Scotland for second consecutive day

The gradual easing of restrictions will allow sports such as golf and tennis while the public will be able to meet one other household.


Scotland's lockdown to be eased - but schools won't return until August

It is extraordinary that, in a time of crisis, a UK Prime Minister’s ‘national address’ is no longer a national address.

Why Boris Johnson's national address did not address the nation

Nicola Sturgeon said Scotland would not be adopting “the PM’s new slogan” and that she would continue to use the “stay home” message.


Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales to stick with 'Stay home' message

The First Minister of Scotland said the lockdown would continue in Scotland. 

Sturgeon: UK nations may move at different speeds on easing lockdown

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the lockdown period in the country should be extended.


Sturgeon says lockdown must continue in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has said she is "far from convinced" the UK is in a position to start lifting lockdown measures from the end of next week.

Nicola Sturgeon 'far from convinced' UK ready to start lifting lockdown measures

Scotland’s First Minister said coronavirus has taken normal life apart but given the ‘opportunity’ to put things back together differently.