Easing of lockdown begins on Friday

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced Scotland will go into phase 1 tomorrow, as the easing of lockdown begins on Friday.

Phase 1 starts on Friday 29 May, in Scotland the first minister has announced. Phase 1:Virus not yet contained but cases are falling. From 28 May you should be able to meet another household outside in small numbers.

Sunbathing, golfing and fishing are some of the activities that will be allowed, drive-through takeaways and garden centres will also be allowed to open. The Scottish Government has asked people to use their common sense by not traveling more than 5 miles from their community, however, there will not be a restriction imposed.