Wednesday 2nd June 2021 First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday confirmed that Moray along with the majority of Scotland had remained on track and would be moving to Level 1. The move will be from 00:01 on Saturday 5 June 2021. The First Minister has stated that this is a “cautious easing of restrictions” but is very […]
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Moray Moves to Level Two
Friday 21st May 2021 First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today confirmed that Moray’s COVID-19 rate has reduced sufficiently to allow the region to move into Level Two as from MIDNIGHT TONIGHT (Friday 21st May) This is welcome news for everyone, but it is far from the end of the road and we must all now work as hard […]
Moray Stays in Level Three
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that despite encouraging progress over the last week, Moray’s COVID-19 rate is still too high to allow us to move into level two. The region will therefore remain in Level three for a further period, with travel in and out of the area prohibited other than for permitted purposes. The situation will be […]
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT COVID-19 LEVELS ANNOUNCEMENT
At today’s Scottish Government press conference, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that as a result of Moray’s concerning COVID-19 rate, Moray is likely to remain in Level 3 for a further period, with travel in and out of the area prohibited other than for permitted purposes. A final decision on this will be made at the […]
Covid-19 Business Update
Many of you will have seen or heard about the recent news headlines and social media posts regarding a rise in COVID-19 cases in Moray Speyside. This page provides Covid-19 information for businesses in Moray.
Tourism & Hospitality Sector Guidance
Updated Sector Guidance – Friday 16th April The Scottish Government has now issued updated tourism and hospitality sector guidelines for tourism businesses aimed at helping you get ready for opening. The Guidance is far from exhaustive, but should provide you with the info you need to make sure you’re adhering to the updated requirements for […]
April Industry Events
Business Resilience – Legal RisksWith Harper MacLeodThursday 29th April – 13:00 – 14:00By Zoom Visit Moray Speyside are delighted to be working in collaboration with Harper MacLeod on this lunchtime webinar. Peter McLuckie and Ewan Stafford who are Senior Associates at Harper Macleod will be discussing “Business Resilience and Legal Risks”. This webinar will be […]
Small Accommodation Providers Fund (SAP-CTF)
Small Accommodation Providers paying Council Tax Fund (SAP-CTF) – designed to support eligible B&Bs, guest houses and self-catering accommodation that are not on Non Domestic Rates, but pay Council Tax
COVID-19 UPDATE
COVID-19 Funding Update from the Scottish Government on COVID Tourism grant funding and Support for Larger Self-Catering Premises, Exclusive Use Properties and B&Bs Details of support for larger self-catering properties and B&Bs paying council tax have been confirmed by Tourism Secretary Fergus Ewing. Holiday accommodation providers, including self-catering properties, exclusive use properties, B&Bs and other […]
Coronavirus Call for Materials
The National Library of Scotland are calling for copies of COVID-19 related material produced by businesses to communicate with the public about their changed business operations. What materials are relevant? Signs and posters with directional information to assist social distancing Signs and posters with instructions for wearing a face mask and cleaning hands Signs showing […]
UPDATED CHRISTMAS TOURISM & HOSPITALITY GUIDANCE
UPDATED CHRISTMAS TOURISM & HOSPITALITY GUIDANCE Saturday 5th December The Scottish Government last night issued updated information regarding Christmas bubbles and whether they can stay in tourist accommodation such as self-catering properties. The key points of the update are summarised below, but as always, we would urge you to take time to read the relevant […]
Christmas Restrictions
The Scottish Government last night issued updated information regarding Christmas bubbles and whether they can stay in tourist accommodation such as self-catering properties. This change comes following widespread concern in the sector and is intended to clarify the current, often confusing situation regarding travel and accommodation restrictions over the Christmas period. You can read the full […]