The latest Covid news for Scotland
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  Aug 5, 2021  
     
 

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There has been a major update to the countries Scots can travel to. If you're considering a trip abroad, we've got all you need to know about the latest changes below. 

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  Seven countries added to Scotland's travel green list, with travellers from France spared self-isolation  
     
  Seven countries have been added to the travel green list, while travellers from France will no longer need to self-isolate on return.  
     
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Seven countries added to travel green list for Scots

Seven countries have been added to the travel green list, while travellers from France will no longer need to self-isolate on return. 

The changes, which come into force soon, also see India being one of four countries to be removed from the red travel list. 

However, one hugely popular Mediterranean tourist destination remains in the red list - here's why. 

 

The changes to the travel list in full

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