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Non smoking accommodation not just in Scotland, but across the whole of the UK certainly isn't a problem these days. In the Summer of 2007 a full smoking ban becomes official legislation, banning smoking across all public places across England. In Scotland the ban on smoking in public places (in other words 'enclosed places', which is pretty much everything with a ceiling or roof), instigated by the Scottish Executive, actually came into force on 26 March 2006 so they're well used to the impacts this has had on public establishments.

For up-to-date information on the smoking ban in Scotland, and how this affects both Scottish accommodations and visitors to Scotland, see 'www.clearingtheairscotland.com'. See also 'www.ashscotland.org.uk'.

The aim of the smoking ban is to protect the general public from the harmful affects of second hand smoke. Most if not all (there are few exemptions) public places will be affected - the list includes restaurants, bars, pubs, shops, shopping centres, leisure centres, workplaces and public transport. Some councils in Scotland have been looking at extending smoking bans to the outdoor but this remains a controversial topic.

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The exemptions as regarding accommodation in Scotland do include 'designated bedrooms in a hotel, guesthouse, inn, hostel or membership clubs' which have been designated as smoking rooms. It's an important point this, as it still does mean that some accommodation for smokers will still be available. A 'designated room' or a designated bedroom is a room that has been designated by the owner of the property as a room where smoking is permitted, and that 'has a ceiling and, except for doors and windows, is completely enclosed on all sides by solid floor to ceiling walls'. For complete guidance on these Smoking Ban exemption details click on the 'How the Act Will Affect You" guidance link on 'www.clearingtheairscotland.com'. Other exemptions to the smoking ban are mostly private dwellings (including holiday homes, your own home, your own car etc).

Watch out for the non smoking signs you'll see around public places which will also now include the statement 'It is against the law to smoke in these premises'. Failure to display signs in public premises covered by the law will be subject initially to a fixed penalty of £200, or maximum fine of £1000 if convicted. If you're smoking in a smoke-free public place you'll be subject to £50 fixed penalty or a maximum fine of £200 on conviction.


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