Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Latest transport updates and news, as well as useful links to other websites for travel advice and information.
On 16 March the Scottish Government published its timetable for easing COVID-19 restrictions.
On 26 April all parts of the country moved to Level 3, lifting remaining travel restrictions within Scotland. Scottish regulations now allow unrestricted travel between Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man. You should check those destinations’ own rules on entry and local restrictions before you travel.
Public transport capacity continues to be limited, help those who need it most by staying local as much as possible.
Travelling during COVID-19

As we continue to respond to the COVID-19 crisis, it's important to stay up to date with travel advice.
Since 26 April, all parts of Scotland are in Level 3. The remaining travel restrictions within Scotland have been lifted.
Scottish regulations now allow unrestricted travel between Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man. You should check those destinations’ own rules on entry and local restrictions before you travel.
The First Minister has announced the next steps out of lockdown will involve most of mainland Scotland moving to Level 2 from Monday 17 May.
- Stay up to date with the latest Coronavirus rules
- Read about the updated local protection levels
Latest news from the Scottish Government
11 May 2021
26 April 2021
25 April 2021
20 April 2021
19 April 2021
13 April 2021
6 April 2021
30 March 2021
24 March 2021
- Enhanced summer offer for all children
- Supporting businesses through the pandemic
- New plan for Social Enterprises
- £25 million for tourism recovery
- Helping communities recover from the pandemic
23 March 2021
- Places of worship in Level 4 can reopen from Friday
- £1 million for Armed Forces charities
- Commemorating COVID-19
22 March 2021
Latest COVID-19 transport news
- Additional support for light rail operators
- Further £61.4 million to maintain bus services
- Public transport journeys dropping prior to pandemic
- Investment focused on sustainable travel for a green recovery
- Additional support for light rail operators
- Ministerial Statement on Rail Emergency Measures Agreements and Rail Fares Increases