Lockdown levels: Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City to remain at Level 2

Between 23-27 of December, you can create a bubble of up to three households - but these must be "exclusive" so no mixing with separate households between days.

Households will be able to travel between local authorities and between the four nations during December 23 and 27 to form a bubble, and must only join one bubble.

Speaking at First Ministers questions today Nicola Sturgeon said: "With the exception of East Lothian which moved from Level 3 to Level 2 this morning, I can confirm that the Scottish Government is not proposing and changes today to any levels which apply to each local authority area".

The five-day period provides time for travel, and for those who may have to work over Christmas.

She said: "We know that for some, contact with friends and family is crucial during this time as isolation and loneliness can hit people especially hard over the Christmas period".

"But we must be clear, there can not be any further relaxation of measures for Hogmanay". Our priority is to suppress transmission of COVID-19 and reduce the risk to the vulnerable and those who have spent so long shielding - and that involves abiding by the rules.

However, there is no change to no home visiting so that restriction remains in place too.

People living in level 4 areas should not travel outside their area unless essential.