It has been confirmed that most of the covid restrictions in Scotland will be lifting next week.
Life will be quite different after a range of rules and guidance was put in place at the end of 2021 in a bid to control the spread of the omicron variant.
Now, as data is suggesting we are over the peak, restrictions that impacted pubs, nightclubs, gigs and theatres will end.
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As the Daily Record reports, the First Minister warned that cases are 'still exceptionally high' but she believes the country has turned a corner on the omicron wave.
She noted the impact the of the mitigations and vaccinations were having on this trend.
She said: "All of this makes a difference and is the reason why we have been able to start lifting restrictions and can look ahead to a much better spring and summer."
Here's how life in Scotland will be different from next week.
Covid passport won't be extended
Last week Sturgeon said that extending the covid passport to include more venues would be discussed.
However after a 'difficult decision' the cabinet chose not to extend it.
Currently, vaccine certificates need to shown in the following locations:
Late night premises with music, which serve alcohol at any time between midnight and 5am and have a designated place for dancing for customersIndoor events (unseated) with 500 or more peopleOutdoor events (unseated) with 4,000 or more peopleAny event with 10,000 or more people
2. No more socialising in three households
Before and after Christmas, the Scottish Government advises people to limit indoor meetings to just three households.
Now, with guidance will end on Monday January 24.
The First Minister still urges Scots to keep gatherings small until the end of the month and keep taking lateral flow tests regularly, especially before meeting up with others.
3. Large indoor events return
Theatres and gigs were forced to a halt from Boxing Day when limitations on crowds indoors were enforced.
Now from Monday, the limit of 200 seated and 100 standing will be lifted.
4. Nightclubs reopening
Exactly four weeks since they were told to close, nightclubs will be allowed to re-open.
From Monday nightclubs and late night venues can open their doors but they will have to check the covid pass or if a person can't provide a vaccine status then they can show proof of a negative covid test.
5. Going to pubs and restaurants
Bar service can resume as the requirement for table service in pubs and restaurants will be removed along with the one metre social distance guidance between groups.
Hospitality will be able to accommodate more customers under the new rules.
6. No more one metre distancing indoors
Businesses in Scotland were tasked with reducing crowding and queues with one metre distancing between groups required in most places indoors like restaurants, bars, cafes and cinemas.
This requirement will also be lifted from Monday.
7. Playing sport
Indoor contact sports can resume after a month in Scotland with no restrictions on the number of households meeting together.
8. Jabs and boosters for children and teens
In a bid to get more people vaccinated, invitations will be sent from this week for further jabs and boosters.
Children aged five to 11 who are at a greater risk from Covid will be invited for their first vaccination.
Kids of the same age group who live with immunocompromised people will also be invited for a jab.
Invitation letters for boosters will be sent to teens aged 12 to 15 who are at 'particular clinical risk' of Covid 12 weeks after their last dose.
Second doses for 12 to 15-year-olds are already available to book online or at drop-in centres.
9. A possible return to working in person
Scots should continue to work from home, but this could be coming to an end.
The First Minister said: "The Government will engage with businesses now about a return to a more hybrid approach from the start of February if case numbers continue to decline."
10. Some rules will remain
A range of mitigations will still be in place.
These include face coverings, collecting customer details in hospitality settings, as well as the Covid passport scheme will continue as other restrictions end.
