What do the rules mean for holidays home and abroad? Can I take a holiday or travel from or in Scotland?

Which? reveals what the national lockdown restrictions mean for travel and whether you can get a refund ...

Can I take a holiday or travel from or in Northern Ireland?

No. You should only travel within or out of Northern Ireland when it is essential to do so. If you are travelling from Great Britain, Republic of Ireland, Isle of Man or the Channel Islands (the Common Travel Area) you should not travel in or out of Northern Ireland except where it is essential to do so. If you are arriving into Northern Ireland from within the Common Travel Area and you plan to remain there for at least 24 hours, you must self-isolate upon arrival for 10 days.

Can I take a holiday or travel from or in Wales?

No. People must not travel into or out of Wales or outside of their local area except for essential reasons. This nonessential travel ban includes crossing the border with England.

If you have hotel, flight or holiday bookings you should be offered a refund, although some airlines are only offering rebooking or vouchers.

Train companies will refund most tickets. Advanced ticket holders may only be able to get a voucher.

All accommodation in Wales will be closed except those that may be open to key workers, so you should be entitled to a refund.

Travellers to UK will need to test negative?

All international passengers will have to test negative for Covid-19 before travelling to the UK. People arriving by plane, train or boat, including UK nationals, will have to take a test up to 72 hours before leaving the country they are in. But even with a negative test, arrivals from countries not on the travel

corridor list must still quarantine.

No. Currently, you are forbidden from leaving your home in mainland Scotland except for permitted reasons such as caring for others, outdoor exercise and to go to work if it cannot be done from home. Travel inside and outside of mainland Scotland is banned, except for limited essential reasons.

All holiday accommodation within mainland Scotland is closed to tourism. Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering can remain open for essential customers only.

If you have hotel, flight or holiday bookings you should be offered a refund, although some airlines are only offering rebooking or vouchers.

Train companies will refund most tickets. Advanced ticket holders may only be able to get a voucher.

However, Orkney, Shetland, Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles), Coll, Colonsay, Erraid, Gometra, Iona, Islay, Jura, Mull, Oronsay, Tiree, Ulva and all Highland islands, except Skye, will remain under level 3 restrictions.

This means hotels and holiday accommodation can remain open and residents can use them in their area, but only if they holiday with their own household. You cannot travel to a different tier 3 region to use holiday accommodation.

Current England travel restrictions

You must not leave your home except where necessary for shopping, daily exercise, for work you cannot do from home, or medical appointments.

This means travelling to go on holiday or staying overnight elsewhere in the UK (or abroad) is not permitted.

This also means you cannot stay at your second home or caravan if it isn’t your primary residence.

If you have hotel or holiday bookings you should be offered a refund.