Many Scots pessimistic over summer holiday travel hopes

Concerns over isolation and possible resort restrictions were given as the key reasons to choose a staycation over a foreign trip.

Many Scots remain unconvinced that they will be able to book a holiday abroad this year.

STV News spoke to people around Aberdeen city centre on Monday to find out if they are confident planning a break in the sun later this year.

Concerns over the requirement to isolate on return and possible resort restrictions were given as the key reasons to choose a staycation over a foreign trip.

UK transport secretary Grant Shapps said that those in England “could start to think” about booking overseas travel as restrictions eased across the country.

However, the Scottish Government said “where possible” it will look to adopt a four-nation approach, but the position in Scotland “remains that it’s not permitted to travel abroad without an essential reason”.