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Travel Advice for Visitors to South West Scotland
Travel Restrictions have now been lifted for whole of Dumfries and Galloway – 7th July 2020
Local restrictions in Dumfries and Galloway have been lifted following a cluster of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases last week in the Annan and Gretna areas.
The outbreak is now contained so travel is no longer restricted to five miles and care home visiting is now permitted.
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We love welcoming visitors to our beautiful corner of Scotland. In the context of COVID-19 pandemic, it is vitally important for the protection of all that we do that as safely as possible.
Tourism businesses across our region are working hard to put in place the necessary processes to keep you safe.
So we ask all visitors planning to come to the region to also play your part.
Please plan ahead, many businesses, attractions, outlets etc may not be open or have changed their opening hours, they may be limiting access or limiting group sizes etc, so please reach out to them ahead of your visit and check that they are opening and can accommodate you.
Please protect yourself and others by being considerate to local communities and following the Scottish Government guidelines which are there to keep us all safe.
Remember:
- Stay at least 2 metres away from anyone outside of your household at all times.
- Bear in mind that the Scottish Routemap is subject to change and is updated on a weekly basis as evidence and advice becomes available.
- Restrictions may be reintroduced should there be a rise in cases and we may go backwards through the phases.
- If you are showing signs or symptoms, you are in the shielding group, or others in your household are unwell or symptomatic PLEASE DO NOT TRAVEL or
- Pay attention to and follow all instructions and advice that is provided by businesses and their staff – this is for your safety and that of other customers and staff
- Wear a face covering in enclosed spaces
- Keep your hands clean – use the hand hygiene products that are provided for your use, or use your own, before or after you touch any common areas – businesses will also be doing this but regular hand hygiene is good practice and reduces the risk of transmission
- Catch coughs and sneezes in a tissue and dispose of any tissues into a bin and wash hands immediately
- If you go somewhere outdoors and it is too crowded to remain at a distance of 2 metres, please consider leaving and finding somewhere else to go.
Phase 2 – Remaining dates/guidance, please note these are subject to change
From Friday 3 July
- Travel beyond your local area as the restriction of 5 miles will be relaxed (excluding postcodes listed at the top of the page due to the localised outbreak management measures).
- Book self-catering accommodation or visit your second home (without shared facilities).
From Monday 6 July
- Enjoy outdoor hospitality, including beer gardens.
Phase 3 – Please note these dates/guidance are subject to change
From Friday 10 July
- Face coverings will now be compulsory in retail shops.
- People can meet in extended groups outdoors with physical distancing.
- Households can meet indoors with up to a maximum of two other households.
From Monday 13 July
- Children and young people can play organised outdoor contact sports.
- You can visit shops inside shopping centres.
From Wednesday 15 July
- Book a stay at any type of holiday accommodation.
- Eat out at restaurants and pubs indoors with new hygiene measures.
- Visit the hairdresser or barber.
- Go to museums, galleries, cinemas, monuments and libraries with new measures in place, including booking tickets in advance. Please make sure to check with individual providers to check opening times and information before your visit.
Links for the latest updates:
Scottish Government Guidelines for retail, tourism and hospitality customers
