Key message from Scottish Gov: “Students should not return to their term-time accommodation until they are advised to do so by their institution, because face-to-face teaching is resuming.” https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-universities-colleges-and-student-accommodation-providers/pages/temporary-lockdown-guidance/
However, for those who find themselves in challenging circumstances, this has been added https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-universities-colleges-and-student-accommodation-providers/pages/temporary-lockdown-guidance/
I’m aware of some students being asked to return to halls to collect belongings after terminating lease. Gov says students ‘should work with their accommodation provider or landlord to collect their belongings at a later date, when restrictions allow.” https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-universities-colleges-and-student-accommodation-providers/pages/temporary-lockdown-guidance/
‘Serious wellbeing or safety reasons’ remains an exemption for travel to take up residence https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-universities-colleges-and-student-accommodation-providers/pages/temporary-lockdown-guidance/
Part of the provision for students wishing to leave term-time accommodation https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-universities-colleges-and-student-accommodation-providers/pages/temporary-lockdown-guidance/