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Edinburgh Live
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Dayna McAlpine

Edinburgh's hairdressers and big shops could be open as soon as next month

If you're thinking about giving yourself a DIY haircut this weekend - step away from the kitchen scissors, because we might be in for some much awaited good news.

Hairdressers and large shops could reopen in the middle of July, if phase three of lockdown easing is implemented.

The Scottish Government is understood to have pencilled in a provisional date for lifting even more restrictions, if the coronavirus infection rate is kept under control.

All being well, July 15 could see salons reopen, along with other personal services - meaning you could have your nails and eyebrows sorted out as well.

However, they'll have to comply with a strict set of guidelines designed to reduce the risk to both workers and customers.

And it's a similar story for large retailers, who will have to demonstrate that can uphold social distancing and hygiene standards and ensure public safety.

Yesterday we reported that tourism minister Fergus Ewing announced that he's working towards welcoming visitors back to Scotland's attractions on July 15.

But he pointed out that will only happen if public health advice is suggests the time is right to progress to phase three of the government's route map out of lockdown.

Phase two is expected to be implemented when the current lockdown review takes place next Thursday, June 18.

That will allow for the reopening of small shops and outdoor markets.

Bars and restaurants will only be allowed to reopen outdoor spaces during this period, but are expected to start trading again indoors in phase three.

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