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6 hours ago, Conor O'Gorman said:

There has been a further development.

It has been clarified that the ‘one household rule’ that applies to people’s homes will also apply to some commercial accommodation businesses, including self-catering accommodation. 

Click here for an update from The Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers
https://www.assc.co.uk/self-catering-restrictions-2/

BASC advice has also been updated this morning.

Keep checking BASC website for latest advice on shooting and Covid-19 in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland at https://basc.org.uk/coronavirus/

Thank you this is now starting to appear on the Scottish tourist sites. It places our clubs and permit issuing bodies in a difficult position. If it comes to our attention that parties are sharing accommodation it should be reported. The hotel I am liaising with seem pretty clear that shooting parties cannot meet over meals or at the bar either.

16 hours ago, scolopax said:

 So a small shooting party visiting Scotland and renting a self catering cottage for a few days will not fall fall of any laws on that basis?

Afraid so, one household only see other posts. Only way around it is book hotels as individuals and don’t meet up over meals or at the bar, and don’t share cars.

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Mass cancellations across Scotland's sporting estates, might be some bargain late deals soon so long as you don't mind being a billy no mates.  This is going to hurt the local communities that rely on the income from shooting parties. At least they will all stay safe with no strangers bringing covid in. No money to buy anything  but safe, wel at least until the next spike or the one after that. This is just getting silly now, let it run its course. Economies need to trade.

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Statement from BASC and the Scottish Country Sports Tourism Group
 

‘Consistent approach’ to coronavirus restrictions needed for Scottish accommodation businesses

Two of Scotland’s leading country sports organisations are calling on the Scottish Government to adopt a more consistent approach to coronavirus restrictions for accommodation businesses.

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and the Scottish Country Sports Tourism Group (SCSTG) have suggested that the Scottish Government’s u-turn on the ‘one household rule’ for self-catering accommodation could have damaging implications for the rural economy at a time when country sports tourism is providing a much-needed economic lifeline.

The calls come after an eleventh hour u-turn by the Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Tourism, Fergus Ewing MSP. In a letter to the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC), Mr Ewing said: “Our one household restriction for private homes will also apply to self-catering properties when our revised regulations become law on Friday.

“We realise that this is a change from the information that we were able to give you yesterday, but unfortunately our position has reluctantly had to be updated following further consideration, taking into account key public health considerations, over the course of today.”

Commenting on the decision, BASC Scotland’s political and press officer, Ross Ewing, said: “The Scottish Government’s u-turn on the ‘one household rule’ for self-catering businesses has been poorly communicated and is deeply disappointing.

“While other accommodation businesses remain exempt from this rule, self-catering businesses appear to have been singled out with no real explanation at a time when they make a stalwart contribution to Scotland’s rural economy. The Scottish Government needs to adopt a more consistent, transparent approach to its coronavirus restrictions for accommodation businesses and provide much more clarity when making significant decisions such as this.”

Andrew Grainger, spokesperson for the SCSTG, said: “This decision comes at the worst possible time for country sports tourism. Self-catering accommodation is widely used by country sports enthusiasts, and it is a key enabler in allowing sporting clients to enjoy Scotland’s unique selection of country sports while simultaneously contributing extensively to the rural economy. This new restriction constitutes a significant blow for country sports tourism.”

 

See: https://basc.org.uk/consistent-approach-to-coronavirus-restrictions-needed-for-scottish-accommodation-businesses/

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2 hours ago, Dave at kelton said:

Thank you this is now starting to appear on the Scottish tourist sites. It places our clubs and permit issuing bodies in a difficult position. If it comes to our attention that parties are sharing accommodation it should be reported. The hotel I am liaising with seem pretty clear that shooting parties cannot meet over meals or at the bar either.

Afraid so, one household only see other posts. Only way around it is book hotels as individuals and don’t meet up over meals or at the bar, and don’t share cars.

seems like it was okay yesterday, not okay today.

 

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35 minutes ago, grahamch said:

What a nmess all because the great unwashed cant keep away from bars etc, or practice social distancing. 

Not quite, more because globalisation brings these sort of problems. This virus is here to stay, none of the measures in place can stop that.

A virus starts in China and the next day it is spread worldwide, before anyone even realises there is a virus.

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