Green MSP for the Highlands and Islands has
welcomed the First Minister’s announcement of a roadmap out of lockdown,
but warned that for now the Highlands must remain closed to visitors.
The Scottish Government has signalled its intention to begin a phased end to lockdown restrictions on the 28th May, but restrictions on travel, tourism and hospitality businesses are likely to remain for sometimes to come.
The
Green MSP has previously issued calls for short-term let operators
throughout the Highlands to stop taking bookings throughout the crisis
and for people with second homes in the region to stay away for now.
Mr
Finnie said: “Today’s announcement from the First Minister provides
some light at the end of the tunnel but it’s important to remember that
restrictions remain in place and won’t be completely lifted for some
time to come. The risk of overwhelming health services in remote and
rural communities throughout the Highlands remains very real and would
be exacerbated by an influx of tourism from the rest of the country. I
would therefore implore those with second properties to please stay away
until we can be sure the threat from this deadly virus has passed.”
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