Nicola Sturgeon has announced rules changes for people entering Scotland - making it cheaper and easier for travellers.
The First Minster revealed to MSPs in the Scottish Parliament that from 4am on October 31 people will be able to take a lateral flow test with photo ID instead of having to take a more expensive PCR test.
Changes will see Scotland now aligned with England after the measures were brought in south of the border on October 15.
It will now make it cheaper for travellers entering Scotland with tests costing between £20 and £30.
The SNP Government has come under increasing pressure to have the same rules in place as in England in order to not confuse people entering the United Kingdom.
Sturgeon told MSPs: "Fully vaccinated travellers, returning from non-red list countries, are currently required to take a PCR Covid test on day 2 of their arrival into Scotland.
"The UK Government announced on the 15th of October that travellers arriving into England will be able to take a lateral flow test, with photo verification, instead of a PCR test.
"For practical reasons, the Scottish Government has decided to align with this change. From 4am on Sunday 31st October, therefore, people travelling to Scotland can also provide a lateral flow test – rather than a PCR test - on day 2 of their arrival.
"Travellers will be able to book lateral flow tests from the list of private providers on the gov.uk site from around 5pm on Friday - in advance of their arrival into Scotland.
"These tests will cost between £20-£30 per test – which is less than a PCR test.
"And so I am sure that this change will be welcomed by many travellers, and by the travel industry.
"It is important to stress, however, that if your lateral flow test is positive, you must get a PCR test to confirm the result."
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