'I did not follow the advice I'm giving to others, I'm truly sorry for that' Scotland's chief medical officer says she made a 'mistake' and recognises she's let both the NHS and the public down but hopes to be able to 'continue to focus' on her job
The Community Council of Earlsferry, in Fife, where Dr Catherine Calderwood visited her second home on Saturday, has issued a statement in response to her actions.
"We are very disappointed to hear this news. A lot of residents are upset as we have made efforts to advise people to follow government guidelines on travelling and have a very high proportion of elderly and vulnerable people in our community. "We also have a high proportion of second home owners in our village. We welcome the contribution they make to our community and some people chose to stay here through this difficult time.
"Since the travel restrictions came into effect we have been clear, as have our MP and MSP, that people should avoid non-essential travel and this includes visits to the East Neuk of Fife. We are grateful to the majority who have helped us protect our community by following the guidelines. "We have limited resources and facilities to cope and like every community across the country are doing our best to look after the vulnerable in these challenging times. We look forward to welcoming people back once it is safe to do so but in the meantime please follow guidelines and stay at home."
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