Scotland's Covid hotspots listed by neighbourhood as high rates persist

Covid cases in Scotland remain at high levels although infections have been falling since Omicron peaked in January,

The number of Covid cases are still elevated in most of the country as most Omicron restrictions are being relaxed.

Out of Scotland's 32 council areas, all but six are reporting the highest rates - 400 cases per 100,000 people.

Aberdeen, Falkirk and Dundee account for the top three Covid hotspots in Scotland, according to the latest figures from Public Health Scotland.

The lowest case levels can be found in Shetland, Orkney and Na h-Eileanan Siar.

The Scottish Government has reversed many restrictions enacted in response to skyrocketing Omicron cases, including closing nightclubs and distancing requirements in indoor venues.

Nicola Sturgeon 's latest update on Tuesday announced Scotland's work from home guidance will end January 31.

Further, Scotland will drop pre-arrival Covid tests for fully vaccinated international travellers on February 11.

Top 10 Covid hotspots in Scotland

Scotland's Covid cases from January 19 to 25 (Public Health Scotland)

Maps from Public Health Scotland use local neighbourhood areas as defined by the Scottish Government.

Figures listed by local authority based off positive cases from January 19 to 25

1. Aberdeen

1,361 cases

294.2 cases per 100,000

2. Falkirk

930 cases

579.2 cases per 100,000

3. Dundee City

840 cases

564.4 cases per 100,000

4. Fife

2,107 cases

563.2 cases per 100,000

5. Clackmannanshire

277 cases

540.1 cases per 100,000

6. Perth and Kinross

795 cases

523.3 cases per 100,000

7. City of Edinburgh

2,757 cases

522.5 cases per 100,000

8. East Renfrewshire

495 cases

515.3 cases per 100,000

9. Midlothian

473 cases

507.8 cases per 100,000

10. South Lanarkshire

1,563 cases

487.2 cases per 100,000

The rest in order

Scotland has removed a number of Omicron restrictions including distancing in restaurants (Getty)

11. Dumfries & Galloway

711 cases

479.5 cases per 100,000

12. West Lothian

873 cases

474.9 cases per 100,000

13. Moray

447 cases

467 cases per 100,000

14. Aberdeenshire

1,197 cases

459 cases per 100,000

15. Inverclyde

346 cases

449 cases per 100,000

16. East Lothian

474 cases

439.3 cases per 100,000

17. West Dunbartonshire

388 cases

439.2 cases per 100,000

18. North Lanarkshire

1,485 cases

435.3 cases per 100,000

19. East Dunbartonshire

470 cases

432.2 cases per 100,000

20. South Ayrshire

483 cases

430.7 cases per 100,000

21. Stirling

403 cases

428.4 cases per 100,000

22. Glasgow City

2,714 cases

427 cases per 100,000

23. Renfrewshire

759 cases

423.1 cases per 100,000

24. Angus

485 cases

418.8 cases per 100,000

25. East Ayrshire

509 cases

418.6 cases per 100,000

26. North Ayrshire

537 cases

400 cases per 100,000

27. Highland

929 cases

394.6 cases per 100,000

28. Argyll and Bute

298 cases

348.8 cases per 100,000

29. Scottish Borders

344 cases

298.5 cases per 100,000

30. Na h-Eileanan Siar

70 cases

264.2 cases per 100,000

31. Orkney Islands

56 cases

250 cases per 100,000

32. Shetland Islands

14 cases

61.2 cases per 100,000

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