Transitional provisions4.
(1)
The modifications in schedule 1, other than paragraph 8, do not apply to a small claim within the meaning of section 35(2) of the Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 19712.
(2)
The modifications in schedule 3 do not apply to appeals heard—
(a)
by the High Court of Justiciary, by virtue of article 6 or 7 of the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Commencement No. 3, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 20153 (transitional provisions relating to certain criminal appeals); or
(b)
by a sheriff principal or by the Court of Session, by virtue of article 3 or 4 of the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Commencement No. 5, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 20154 (transitional provisions relating to civil appeals).