Scots holidaymakers will now need to provide evidence of a negative coronavirus test before travelling to Italy.
The popular tourist destination currently remains on the Scottish Government’s quarantine exemption list - meaning Scots will not need to self-isolate for 14 days upon their return to Scotland.
However, the Italian Government has now introduced strict measures for tourists travelling into the country from any part of the UK.
Scots will now need to take a test for Covid-19 72 hours before heading over - with proof of the test result coming back negative.
The Foreign Office has urged travellers not to use the NHS’ testing service before jetting off abroad.
Some Italian airports will offer a free test upon arrival, or you can opt to get one at a facility in Italy.
However, the FCO warned: “If you test positive within Italy, you will be required to quarantine.
"The time spent in quarantine can vary greatly from a few days to several weeks. Travellers should be prepared for this eventuality.”
The same rules will be in place for people travelling to Italy from Spain, France, Greece, Croatia, Malta, the Netherlands, Belgium and the Czech Republic.”
Other strict rules have been enforced in Italy in recent days amid a spike in new coronavirus infections.
The wearing of masks has been made mandatory in both indoor and outdoor public spaces in the country.
Italian health authorities recorded 3,678 new cases on Wednesday.
