Scotland's asymptomatic coronavirus testing sites open across the country

A number of coronavirus testing sites have sprung up in recent days for Scots who do not have symptoms.

The Scottish Government says that more than 10,000 tests have been carried out for people without the telltale signs of the virus since January 18 this year.

A total 251 of those (2.4% of tests) tested positive for Covid-19, and were asked to self-isolate to avoid unknowingly passing on the virus to those around them.

There are around 24 asymptomatic testing sites available for people across Scotland - with that number expected to double over the next month.

It is hoped that a number of cases that would normally go under the radar can be isolated through these facilities (PA)

It is hoped that the measures will bring a further reduction to coronavirus cases as the number of people testing positive for the virus continue to fall.

Public Health Minister Mairi Gougeon said: “These results show the impact that targeted community testing can have - identifying 251 asymptomatic cases of Covid-19 that might otherwise have gone undetected, helping to break chains of transmission within those communities.

“This is especially important given new Covid strains are more infections, and not everyone who have coronavirus will have symptoms, so people could be spreading the disease to those around them without knowing it.”

Nicola Sturgeon has indicated that the easing of lockdown restriction may be ‘accelerated’ if the data remains positive over the coming week.

Nicola Sturgeon will give an update on the lockdown review later today (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

The First Minister will address the Scottish Parliament later today, where she will outline some slight easing expected to take place from Monday next week.

All Scots in the selected areas have been urged to get tested for coronavirus if they are not displaying any symptoms.

Here is where you can go for asymptomatic testing in Scotland.

Ayrshire

Testing from the following locations will be open from 10am to 6pm seven days a week.

• South Ayrshire: Available from Monday 22 February 2021 until Sunday 14 March: Prestwick Community Centre, 50 Caerlaverock Road, Prestwick KA9 1HP
• North Ayrshire Available from Wednesday 24 February 2021 until Wednesday 10 March: Castlepark Community Centre, 4 Castlepark Circle, Irvine KA12 9LQ
• North Ayrshire: Available from Thursday 11 March until Wednesday 17 March: Ardeer Neighbourhood Centre, 23 Shore Road, Stevenston KA20 3NB
• East Ayrshire: Available from Friday 26 February 2021 until Thursday 11 March: Hurlford Community Centre, Cessnock Road, Hurlford KA1 5DD
• East Ayrshire: Available from Friday 12 March until Thursday 25 March: Boswell Centre, Well Rd, Auchinleck, Cumnock KA18 2LA

Dumfries and Galloway

All locations will be open 11am to 6pm and will be available for people with and without symptoms. Appointments can be made at these centres daily from 9.30am by logging onto nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test

• Tuesday 9 March 2021– Annan – Swimming Pool DG12 6AQ
• Tuesday 9 March 2021 – Castle Douglas Market St Car Park DG7 1AE
• Wednesday 10 March 2021 Sanquhar – FUN Pool, Blackaddie Rd DG4 6DB
• Wednesday 10 March 2021 – Lockerbie – McJerrow Car Park DG11 2BJ
• Thursday 11 March 2021 – Newton Stewart – Riverside Car Park DG8 6NQ
• Thursday 11 March 2021– Gretna – Richard Greenhow Centre DG16 5AQ
• Friday 12 March 2021– Dalbeattie – Water Street Car Park DG5 4JX
• Friday 12 March 2021 –Kelloholm – Mill Hill Centre, Corserig Crescent DG4 6EL
• Saturday 13 March 2021– Stranraer – Ashwood House, DG9 7JJ
• Saturday 13 March 2021 – Thornhill – Community Centre DG3 5LH
• Sunday 14 March 2021– Langholm – Kilngreen Car Park, DG13 0JN
• Sunday 14 March 2021 – Sanquhar – FUN Pool, Blackaddie Rd DG4 6DB
• Monday 15 March 2021 – Stranraer – Ashwood House, DG9 7JJ
• Monday 15 March 2021– Moffat – Station Car Park DG10 9HF
• Tuesday 16 March 2021– Annan – Swimming Pool DG12 6AQ
• Tuesday 16 March 2021 – Castle Douglas Market St Car Park DG7 1AE
• Wednesday 17 March 2021- Sanquhar – FUN Pool, Blackaddie Rd DG4 6DB
• Wednesday 17 March 2021 – Lockerbie – McJerrow Car Park DG11 2BJ
• Thursday 18 March 2021 – Newton Stewart – Riverside Car Park DG8 6NQ
• Thursday 18 March 2021– Gretna – Richard Greenhow Centre DG16 5AQ
• Friday 19 March 2021– Dalbeattie – Water Street Car Park DG5 4JX
• Friday 19 March 2021 – To be confirmed
• Saturday 20 March 2021– Stranraer – Ashwood House, DG9 7JJ
• Saturday 20 March 2021 – To be confirmed
• Sunday 21 March 2021– Langholm – Kilngreen Car Park, DG13 0JN
• Sunday 21 March 2021 – To be confirmed

Scots have been living with strict lockdown restrictions since Boxing Day last year (PA)

East Renfrewshire

A asymptomatic testing facility opened in Barrhead on March 1 at Cowan Park 7s Pavilion, Aurs Road, Barrhead, G78 2RN.

The facility operates on a drop-in basis with no appointment necessary and will remain open until the week ending April 4.

Opening hours are 12pm to 7.30pm on Monday to Friday and 12pm to 5pm on Saturdays.

Fife

All of the centres operates in a drop-in basis with no appointment necessary.

• Maxwell Centre, Cowdenbeath will be open until Sunday, March 14. Opening times are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm.
• Glebe Centre, Kirkcaldy will be open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm.
• Chapel Community Centre, Kirkcaldy will be open Monday to Friday 12pm to 7pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm.
• Savoy Centre, Methil will be open 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday.
• A mobile unit is available for residents in the local area to Cupar and will be open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Sunday. Residents must book an appointment on nhsinform.scot or call 0800 028 2816.

Glasgow

No appointment necessary for all testing sites in Glasgow.

• Glasgow Central Mosque, 1 Mosque Avenue, Gorbals, 11am to 7pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
• Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre, 6 Daisy Street, Glasgow, Monday to Friday 11am to 7pm.

Inverclyde

Locals can drop in for a test at Gamble Halls in Gourock on Tuesday to Friday 11am to 7pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm. The centre has been available for use since Tuesday, March 2.

West Dunbartonshire

Locals can drop-in to the centres with no appointment required. All testing facilities will be open Monday to Saturday from 11am to 7pm.

• Clydebank East Community Centre, Fleming Avenue, Clydebank, G81 1DP
• Leven Valley Enterprise Centre, Castlehill Road, Dumbarton, G82 5BN

It is hoped that restrictions can be eased in the coming weeks (PA)

East Dunbartonshire

A drop-in facility is available at Auchinairn Early Years and Community Centre and is open from 12 noon to 8pm.

Grampian

• Rescue Hall, Prince Street, Peterhead - will be open from 8am to 4pm seven days a week. No appointment needed.
• University of Aberdeen, Butchart Centre, University Road from 8am to 2pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Testing is for key workers and students only. People must book in advance through here.
• Forres House Community Centre, Forres open 9am to 3.30pm on Monday to Friday until March 12. No booking required.

South Lanarkshire

Larkhall Leisure Centre is open for testing from 9.30am to 5.30pm seven days a week. Locals do not require an appointment for the test.

North Lanarkshire

Airdrie Leisure Centre, Motherwell Street, Airdrie, ML6 7HU from 9.30am to 5.30pm seven days a week. Locals do not need to book ahead.

Forth Valley

Polmont Sports Centre, Salmon Inn Road, Polmont, FK2 0XF will be open from Wednesday through to Sunday with the opening hours of 10am to 8pm. It is expected to remain open until at least May 17. No appointment necessary.