However, in November 2020, the tour was called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic,[10] after Scotland withdrew from the series.[11][12] An attempt was made to reschedule to series for March 2021.[13] However, the series was called off after the health authorities in Spain made an extension on travel restrictions on UK citizens until the end of the month.[14] Both cricket boards expressed their disappointment at the cancellation,[15] with the Scotland team planning to use the matches as their preparation for the 2021 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier tournament.[16]