Nicola Sturgeon announced new, tougher restrictions to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic this week - but what do they mean for children?
Under the new rules, no one is allowed to meet inside households after research showed a high proportion of new cases came from interactions inside homes.
The news will come as a blow to families and friends who were just getting used to the new-found freedoms after four months of lockdown.
However, children who might be anxious that the new restrictions spell the end for play dates will be happy to learn that they are exempt form almost all of the new rules.
Those who have formed extended households and who reply ion grandparents or others for informal childcare are exempt - meaning sleepovers at granny's are still allowed.
For children who want to meet pals after school, the two-household rules also don't apply.
If children under the age of 12 meet outdoors they will be exempt from the 2 household and six person limits.
For youngsters who are aged between 12 and 18 it is better news too. They are now allowed to meet outside in groups of up to six from six different households.
Police now have powers to break up gatherings or parties where the number of people exceeds the limit. This was extended to student accommodation on September 14.
There is also a 10pm curfew on pubs and restaurants.
There are exemptions for those who have formed extended households, to support informal childcare arrangements (such as grandparents coming round to care for grandchildren) and for couples who don't live together.
There is also an exception allowing tradespeople to enter your home to carry out work.
If children under the age of 12 meet outdoors they will be exempt from the limits on the number of people who can gather, and on the number of households.
Those who are aged between 12 and 18 are now allowed to meet outside in groups of up to six from six different households.
