Coronavirus: What does the rule of six mean for me?

The number of people who can meet in Scotland, either inside or outdoors, has been reduced to six in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus.

We have asked public health experts and checked the latest Scottish government guidance to answer your questions about what the new rules mean for you.

From Monday, a maximum of six people from two different households will be able to gather together.

The restrictions do not apply where there is other sector-specific guidance in force, such as for gyms, childcare or organised sports, and there will be some other limited exceptions for larger households, education, and places of worship.

But it does apply to pubs and restaurants, where customers will also have to wear face coverings indoors when they are not eating and drinking.

Additional local restrictions cover more than 1.75 million people living in Glasgow, North and South Lanarkshire, East and West Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire. They should not host people from other households in their own homes or visit another person's home.

A: The Scottish government has clarified that the main thing here is the number of households. If that sticks to two, larger families can get together. As long as there are no more than six over 12s, children under 12 aren't counted towards the six.

A: The Scottish government's clinical director Prof Jason Leitch Leitch said there is a whole separate set of guidance for higher and further education. He said: "If you live in shared accommodation, for example a group of four sharing a kitchen/bathroom, then you create a new household. If you live in large halls with your own room, own cooking facilities/bathroom, you are a household all of your own." Note that hospitality rules apply in student areas and eating places - two households, six people, social distancing.

A: The Scottish government says you should follow the rules for the country you are in and limit household mixing wherever you can.

A: No, you can't. Under local restrictions you cannot visit people in other areas.

A: Your bubble counts as one household.

Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday that events with lots of children from different households unfortunately couldn't go ahead, but she had asked for "additional expert advice to see whether in some circumstances we could exempt children from the two household rule as well." This could mean that children's birthday parties could go ahead on a limited basis as long as adults complied with the limits. This will be clarified in the next few days.

A: Jillian Evans is head of health intelligence at NHS Grampian and says this does not look good. She said: "My reading is that for the ceremony itself, indoors in a public place, you can have up to 20 people including the couple, the witnesses and the guests. But now with the reception, the same rules apply for indoor and outdoor gatherings at home. You will be confined to six people and two households."

A: The simple answer is no. Two households and six people applies.

A: Only if they are from the same household. All previous regulations regarding hospitality have been superseded by the six person, two household rule.

A: This is a case of checking your sport-specific rules. Each sports governing body has agreed rules with the Scottish government. Scottish Golf says on-course golf can continue with up to four players from four households participating together. However, hospitality rules apply to any post-round drinks in the club house.

A: The Scottish government tells us yes - provided physical distancing guidelines are adhered to.

Its latest advice on physical activity says "you may meet outdoors with members of one other household, up to a maximum group size of six, for informal exercise or activity".

However if it is an organised run/activity, your session will be run under the specific guidance of the Scottish governing body for that sport. For running, Scottish Athletics recommends adults train in groups of no more than 15 with social distancing if running outside and to maintain social distancing from the public.

For organised groups of walkers, Scottish Ramblers say group sizes are restricted to a maximum of 30 with social distancing and groups may choose to limit the size further to keep everyone safe.

A: No. Scottish government advisers tell us this has never been allowed except for caring or essential visits such as hospital trips.

A; Yes, workers are allowed with provided appropriate precautions are taken and the latest guidance adhered to.

A: The Scottish government says no - car sharing is for essential journeys only.

A: Yes, as long as the hairdresser adheres to guidance within the beauty/hairdressing sector and uses appropriate PPE.

A: Social gatherings, but it should be a guide to restrict all contact too. Club Committee meetings are not essential and should be taking place online. The default position with work remains at home.

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