Coronavirus in Scotland: 10 lockdown rules changing on May 17 including hugs, home visits and hospitality

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed today that the majority of Scotland will be moving down to Level 2 from Monday, May 17.

However, the outbreak of coronavirus in Moray has prompted the Scottish government to keep that area under stricter restrictions in Level 3 while the situation is brought under control.

In the rest of Scotland, rules which are going to be relaxed include physical distancing rules – meaning hugs will be allowed – the number of people allowed to socialise both indoors and outdoors, and the reopening of cinemas.

Here are the 10 rules which are going to change on May 17.

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