BREAKING: Dates set for hairdressers, pubs and shops to open in Scotland

Live updates on Covid-19 in Scotland, the UK, and around the world. [View email online]( [Subscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [The Scotsman] Mar 16, 2021 [Sam Shedden] Sam Shedden Engagement Editor Good afternoon, This is a breaking coronavirus update from [The Scotsman.]( We've good some very exciting news to share with you today. Before we begin, consider taking out a subscription with us [from just £3 a month]( if you value our trusted, quality journalism. We are currently offering 25% off digital subscriptions with the code POLITICS25. [Try us out today, here.]( [Nicola Sturgeon lockdown statement LIVE: First Minister to set out dates for reopening of retail and hospitality]( Live updates on Covid-19 in Scotland, the UK, and around the world. [{$escapedtitle}]( First Minister sets out dates for reopening of Scotland Great news. We now have a [clear way out of lockdown]( and a return to normality. Nicola Sturgeon has announced indicative dates for the easing of lockdown restrictions in Scotland with an end to the ‘Stay at Home’ rule, end to travel restrictions and hospitality set to start reopening. She also said hairdressers and barbers will open in April, as well as setting dates for when non-essential retail and hospitality can reopen. [Here's what was said during today's announcement and some of the key dates to get excited about.]( This is when pubs and restaurants could reopen Outdoor hospitality will be able to reopen in Scotland from late April, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Speaking to MSPs, Ms Sturgeon said groups of up to six people from three households will be able to visit venues until 10pm next month. Premises will be allowed to serve alcohol with no requirement to serve food alongside it. [Find out more about when pubs will reopen.]( More Covid-19 headlines - [Read the First Minister's lockdown statement in full]( - [Nicola Sturgeon announces 'Stay At Home' end date]( - [Almost 600 new cases across the country]( - [Live indoor and outdoor events set to return in Scotland from May]( Thanks for reading, more headlines below. [Sam Shedden,]( sam.shedden@jpimedia.co.uk [Article Image]( [Female leaders still need to navigate 'glass ceilings and old boys' clubs', says Yale School of Management expert]( Despite research showing women have better-developed leadership skills than men, the glass ceiling remains in many places across the globe. Promoted by GetSmarter [View more news]( Please note Due to the unprecedented nature of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic we have launched this new daily newsletter to keep you up to date with the latest official information and advice. How to opt out of these emails We are sending these daily Coronavirus email bulletins in addition to our daily newsletter emails. If you would like to opt out of only these additional Public Interest emails, and continue to receive your regular daily newsletters, please [click here](. You have received this email as you have an account on The Scotsman, published by JPIMedia Publishing Ltd. To manage your individual newsletter preferences with us, please [click here]( and log in to your account. Alternatively you can [update]( your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive from JPIMedia Publishing Ltd, or [unsubscribe]( from all future emails. JPIMedia Publishing Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales with registered number 11499982, having its registered address at 9th Floor, 107 Cheapside, London, England, EC2V 6DN, United Kingdom. We will process your personal data in accordance with our [privacy policy](.