The Scottish Government have enacted new regulations on Coronavirus. These are known as the The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Regulations 2020. The regulations remain in force during an “emergency period” until they’re withdrawn. This will be reviewed every 21 days.
Specific reference is made to all forms of holiday accomodation:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2020/103/regulation/4/made
This prohibits any form of holiday accommodation (including STR) except for the following people/cases:
(5) A person referred to in paragraph (4) may continue to carry on their business and keep any premises used in that business open—
(a)to provide accommodation for any person, who—
(i)is unable to return to their main residence,
(ii)uses that accommodation as their main residence,
(iii)needs accommodation while moving house,
(iv)needs accommodation to attend a funeral,
(b)to provide accommodation or support services for the homeless,
©to host blood donation sessions, or
(d)for any purpose requested by the Scottish Ministers or a local authority.
It is pretty clear to me on most counts. The only dubiety is perhaps about a person who “is unable to return to their main residence”. I consider this could include people who can’t, by virtue of being ‘key’ workers involved in critical functions, return to their normal residence. This could include health and infrastructure workers etc.
I just wanted to highlight to hosts with holiday accomodation on Scotland.