COVID-19 Updates for Diversified Farm Business

What guidance is available for diversified businesses?

Some helpful guidance includes:

• Scottish Government Guidance for Tourism and Hospitality
• Scottish Specific Guidance from UK Hospitality (covering a range of sectors)
• Coronavirus Test and Protect Guidance on Collection of Customer and Visitor Contact Details
• Guidance for customers about how retail, tourism and hospitality is changing due to COVID-19

What support is available to diversified elements of my farm business?

A range of support may be available, check the FAQ information on financial business support for more information, available here.

Some important guidance includes:

• Guidance about non-domestic rates relief from the Scottish Government is available here.

I run a self-catered accommodation business, there specific guidance available?

Some helpful guidance includes:

• Visit Scotland FAQ COVID-19 guidance, available here
• The Association of Scotland’s self-Caterers guidance for cleaning protocols, available here
• Guidance for customers in tourism and hospitality settings is available here
  

Is there any guidance available relevant to farm shops and cafes?

Some helpful guidance can be found here:

• Food Standards Scotland has prepared guidance for food business operators and employees, available here
• British Retail Consortium guidance about physical distancing in shops is available here