Island health boards have urged people visiting from the mainland or other parts of the UK to get tested for Covid-19 before travelling, and to follow social distancing guidance when they arrive.

Scottish Government advice is for all those travelling to the islands to take two Covid-19 tests – one three days before travel and one on the day of travel. Rapid lateral flow tests are now freely available to order for anyone without symptoms.

The advice comes as the bank holiday weekend will be the first opportunity for many tourists to visit the islands, after restrictions around accommodation eased on Monday.

Most island areas have been in level three restrictions throughout the winter, with the exception of Skye.

'Test before you visit', urge island health boards ahead of bank holiday weekend