This particular exchange belongs in The Lounge.
Mate, I could have posted many other links, gimme some credit. I did visit both the Scottish and Westminster .GOV websites and found the actual legislation passing this into Law. I didn't post links because it is a very heavy read. You will be aware that most of the detail is set out in the various Statutory Instruments that support the overarching Act. Contentious for some but it remains the case that they breached the Law, not a 'guideline'.
You sound the sort who might have a bit of time for those well-known campaigner's Liberty who, if anyone, would have a handle on this. Maybe you find them a better source than the good old BBC. Applies in England but the Scottish legislation is much the same:
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk
It contains the clear statements below. Its NOT breaching 'guidelines' to break these rules as you suggest. It IS a criminal offence/breaking the Law. You have got this wrong. Like everything, stuff like this can be challenged in Court. Give it a go and see how you get on:
CAN I BE FINED FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE RULES ON GATHERINGS?
Yes.
It is a criminal offence if you break the rules on gatherings without a reasonable excuse. You may be fined £100 for your first offence (or £200 if you fail to pay the fine within 14 days of it being issued), with the amount of the fine doubling for each offence that is committed up to a maximum of £6,400.
CAN I HAVE PEOPLE OVER TO MY HOUSE AND/OR GARDEN?
No.
Under the law you cannot gather or socialise with anyone who is not from your household or your support bubble (where applicable) inside your home or in your garden, unless one of the
exceptions applies.