Coronavirus support and advice for businesses in Scotland

Latest updates

• Travel restrictions between Scotland and Manchester, Salford and Bolton have been lifted (30 June 2021)
• Deadline for Adapt and Thrive strand of Community and Third Sector Recovery Programme extended into July (30 June 2021)
• Guidance on the use of face coverings in social care settings, including adult care homes, has been published (29 June 2021)
• Go Local grants to help convenience stores stock local produce announced by Scottish Government (28 June 2021)
• Scotland's green travel list expanded to include Malta, Madeira, the Balearics and other destinations (25 June 2021)
• Updated guidance for wedding ceremonies and civil partnership registrations, receptions and celebrations comes into effect at midnight on 25 June (25 June 2021)
• Scotland Coach Operators COVID-19 Business Support and Continuity Fund - Strand 2 now open for applications (23 June 2021)
• Updates to Kickstart Scheme terms and conditions for employers and gateways in effect from 21 June (14 June 2021)
• 5 June Local Restrictions Grant will support specific businesses that remain under level 2 restrictions from 5 June (3 June 2021)
  • grants will be paid automatically, you do not need to apply
• £25 million in funding for the culture sector announced - more details available soon (3 June 2021)
• Extra funding announced for businesses in Level 2 areas, including those in the hospitality, events, weddings and soft play sectors (3 June 2021)
• Taxi and private hire drivers and operators affected by COVID-19 eligible for one-off grants (2 June 2021)
• Levels and local restrictions updates - Glasgow to move to level 2 from 5 June (1 June 2021)
• Local protection levels - find out what you can and cannot do in your area (1 June 2021)
• VisitScotland Destination and Sector Marketing Fund is now open for applications (1 June 2021)
  • See list of funds that have already closed
  • Read our quick guide to finding COVID-19 business support