The Scottish government has given “indicative dates” for when phase 3 of lockdown easing can be implemented, subject to criteria on virus contriol being met.
- People can meet in extended groups outdoors (with physical distancing) –10 July
- Households can meet indoors with up to a maximum of two other households (with physical distancing) –10 July
- Organised outdoor contact sports can resume for children and young people (subject to guidance) –13 July
- All dental practices begin to see registered patients for non-aerosol routine care. Work will begin to return aerosol generating procedures to practice safely –13 July
- Increasing capacity within community optometry practices for emergency and essential eye care –13 July
- Non-essential shops inside shopping centres can re-open (following guidance and with physical distancing) –13 July
- All holiday accommodation permitted (following relevant guidance) –15 July
- Indoor hospitality (subject to physical distancing rules and public health advice) –15 July
- Hairdressers and barbers – with enhanced hygiene measures –15 July
- Museums, galleries, cinemas, monuments, libraries – with physical distancing and other measures (e.g.ticketing in advance) –15 July
- All childcare providers can open subject to individual provider arrangements –15 July

