<P> Actual practice varies across the country according to local custom and local council regulation . In the Western Isles, where the Free Church of Scotland has a considerable following, there has been virtually no commercial activity on Sundays until 6: 45 am on Monday . In tourist and holiday areas there is typically an increase in the number of shops opening late and on Sundays during their particular tourist seasons . </P> <P> Former restrictions include: </P> <Ul> <Li> Until 1994 barbers and hairdressers in Scotland were prohibited by s. 67 of the Shops Act 1950 from carrying out their business on a Sunday . </Li> <Li> Until 2009 alcohol could not be sold until 12: 30pm . This has now changed to 10 am, the same as every other day of the week . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Until 1994 barbers and hairdressers in Scotland were prohibited by s. 67 of the Shops Act 1950 from carrying out their business on a Sunday . </Li>

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