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We asked Edinburgh locals if they will keep wearing face masks after law change

Face masks will no longer be mandatory in Scotland from today so we took to the streets of Edinburgh to ask locals what they think about the new changes

Edinburgh Live

Police warn Nicola Sturgeon for breaking face mask rules

Scottish first minister was recorded without a mask in a barber shop, breaching her own Covid regulations

The Guardian - UK

Police warns Nicola Sturgeon for breaking face mask rules

The first minister was recorded without a face mask in a barber shop, breaching her own Covid regulations

The Guardian - UK

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We took an Edinburgh bus journey to see if people were still wearing face masks

As the legal requirement to wear a face covering on public transport in Scotland was dropped today, April 18, we took a trip out to get some early indications as to how travellers would respond

Edinburgh Live

Poky Edinburgh flat with 'bed on shelf' hits market with hefty price tag

The property comes with a clean interior, well equipped kitchen and modern bathroom street, plus a mattress up a ladder on a 'mezzanine' level for over the national average for a one-bedroom flat elsewhere in Scotland

Edinburgh Live

‘No further action’ to be taken over Nicola Sturgeon’s face mask breach

Scotland’s First Minister apologised as Police Scotland confirmed it had spoken to Ms Sturgeon.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon spoken to by police over Covid face mask law

Nicola Sturgeon has been spoken to by police to “remind her of the importance of wearing a face covering when there is a legal requirement to do so”, Police Scotland said.

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Scotland's most dangerous roads announced as Ayrshire region among top 10

The area makes the top 10 most dangerous areas in Scotland.

Daily Record

Culloden Battlefield: A guide to everything you can see and do

Everything you need to know about the site of one of the bloodiest and most famous Scottish battles.

Daily Record

The Apprentice star Nick Hewer compares Rwanda to Scotland during GMB chat over new immigration deal

The Apprentice star Nick was asked about the Archbishop of Canterbury's stance on the government deal to send anyone who arrived in Britain illegally since January 1 to Rwanda

Daily Record

Outlander returns to Lallybroch as Midhope Castle closes to visitors this summer for filming

The site, near Edinburgh, is a hugely popular with Outlander fans who want to visit the castle which doubles as the Fraser family home

Daily Record

Here’s a roundup of some of the biggest appointments across Scotland

Last week, the Scottish legal and property sector saw a large number of new appointments

Insider UK

Scots voted best lovers in the world as country tops leaderboard

The study found that folk from Scotland beat not just the English, Welsh and Irish, but also the French, Italians and Americans.

Daily Record

UK in travel chaos as people rush home on Easter Monday

At least 20 flights between London and Scotland have been cancelled by British Airways and easyJet

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Edinburgh Live

Covid Scotland: Jason Leitch warns NHS could be 'overwhelmed' as mask mandate ends

The legal mandate to wear face coverings in public places in Scotland ended on Monday, however the impact of the law being converted to guidance on health services has caused concern among government chiefs

Daily Record

Scotland’s FootGolf tour kicks off with local Angus tournament

The huge event will see players battling it out at 17 different courses across three different countries.

Glasgow Live

DWP Attendance Allowance to be replaced in Scotland with new benefit

Older people in Scotland who have a disability or health condition will soon no longer receive Attendance Allowance but instead the new Pension Age Disability Payment

Glasgow Live

Scotland lifts face mask law and here's what it means for public transport

Legislation making it mandatory to wear face coverings on public transport and in public spaces has been lifted as of this morning. This comes as free lateral flow testing also ends.

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Daily Record

Lateral flow test and PCR rules in Scotland explained as Covid restrictions lift today

Here is what you need to know about Covid-19 testing.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon didn't wear mask for 'matter of seconds' as police assess incident

The First Minister has been reported to Police Scotland after a clip online showed her without a covering while in a barber shop on Saturday in East Kilbride.

Daily Record

Scotland’s longest serving cop retires after 54 year career as police chief praises ‘determination’

Hugh Duncan, 76, has been a special constable for more than half a century while also holding down a full-time job as a farmer in Aberdeenshire.

Daily Record

Ukraine World Cup preparations in chaos as Dynamo Kyiv demand to keep stars for charity matches

Scotland's playoff showdown with the Ukrainians will finally take place on June 1 – but there are more issues.

Daily Record

Do you still have to wear a face mask in Scotland? New rule change explained

Scots have been ‘strongly recommended’ to continue wearing masks in certain settings, including busy and crowded places.

Edinburgh Live

Covid Scotland: The new rules on face coverings as legal requirements end in Scotland

All remaining Scottish coronavirus restrictions surrounding face coverings have now been lifted from April 18 - meaning they are no longer required in indoor settings.

Daily Record

Face mask rule ends in Scotland as Covid law changes from today

Scots are no longer legally required to wear the coverings on public transport or in indoor settings.

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