Coronavirus support and advice for businesses in Scotland
Latest updates
- Strand 2 of Scotland Coach Operators COVID-19 Business Support and Continuity Fund opens on 23 June - guidance available now (16 June 2021)
- Updates to Kickstart Scheme terms and conditions for employers and gateways in effect from 21 June (14 June 2021)
- Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund Round 2 - applications open 17 June, guidance available now (10 June 2021)
- Performing Arts Venues Relief Fund Round 2 - applications open 17 June, guidance available now (10 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)
- Guidance for close contact services updated with information on treatments to the mouth and nose area and safe use of PPE (28 May 2021)
- Updated advice card on ventilation in the workplace (PDF, 107 KB) now available (28 May 2021)
- Updated COVID guidance for tourism and hospitality businesses (14 May 2021)
- Updated COVID guidance for the events sector (14 May 2021)
- Updated COVID guidance for sports and leisure facilities from sportscotland (14 May 2021)
- Market and Festival Attendance Fund provides support for online attendance at film events (30 April 2021)
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