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Students issued with fines for guideline breaches
Copyright: University of AberdeenStudents at the University of Aberdeen have been fined for coronavirus guidelines breaches.
The university said it was aware of social gatherings outside the Hillhead Halls of Residence at the weekend.
A statement said: “Breaches such as those that occurred at the weekend will not be tolerated.
"As a result of non-compliance with the guidelines, and by failing to take action following warnings from our staff, the students involved are being issued with a fine.”