Travel trade workers called for support in June and are doing so again (pic: Terry Murden)
Travellers heading to the UK will need to take a Covid test before their departure as the government takes tough action to limit the spread of the virus.
Scotland will fall into line with the new rules which come into effect at 4am on Tuesday and demand evidence of a negative lateral flow or PCR test taken within 48 hours of travelling.
Currently people only need to self-isolate until they test negative within two days of arriving.
Travel-related businesses were dismayed by the decision, saying the damage was “incalculable” and calling for more government help.
But there was cross-party support for the measures that aim to avoid previous mistakes caused by allowing international travel to continue.
Scottish Transport Secretary Michael Matheson said: “We have always said…