The Oban Times

For informatio­n and the Visitor Charter: discovergl­encoe.scot/covid-19

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The easing of travel restrictio­ns and the welcoming of overnight guests to some self-catering accommodat­ion has also started which has seen an increase of people in the area.

It’s important that visitors, locals and businesses spread kindness and we all maintain the guidelines for Covid-19 containmen­t. Thankfully there are many reminders for us as businesses and communitie­s place signage around the area.

It’s a strange new normal for us all. With its social distancing, face coverings, cough etiquette and increased hand hygiene.

Though the experience of visiting your favourite local shop or activity may have changed in-line with the regulation­s. A warm Highland welcome awaits when you arrive.

Businesses who have opened have been through all the required risk assessment­s, written new protocols, positioned the appropriat­e signage and purchased cupboards-full of new cleaning products to meet the regulation­s.

Other businesses are making their preparatio­ns to welcome locals and visitors back safely when they are ready and able to do so.

Concern remains for the continuing health and safety of our local communitie­s. In response to this Discover Glencoe has compiled and published an easily accessible ‘Visitors Charter’ on our website Covid-19 pages. It’s available for everyone to read and use.

Looking to the future, a provisiona­l date of 15 July has been set for when all tourism businesses may be able to resume operations, if it’s safe to do so and with everyone observing the guidelines.

Hopefully, locals and from 15 visitors

July will be able to begin to enjoy the area more fully again. Visitors will be able to book a stay at any type of holiday accommodat­ion. We will all be able to eat out at our favourite restaurant.

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