Phase 1 lockdown restrictions in Scotland - what the changes mean for families, restaurants, garden centres and outdoor exercise.

JD Wetherspoon has ruled out the reopening of its beer gardens in Scotland under the second phase of the roadmap out of lockdown. The pub chain's Scottish bars and restaurants have been closed for almost three months since UK-wide lockdown restrictions were imposed in March.

garden centre has been targeted in a bizarre raid - where thieves used heavy machinery to steal water features. The Dobbies in Livingston, West Lothian was broken into at around 2.15am on Monday, June 15.

Five new deaths from coronavirus have been reported as Scotland gets set to enter phase two of the route map out of lockdown.Latest figures from the Scottish Government show 2,453 people have now succumbed to the disease.Giving her daily briefing, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she expected to confirm a further easing of restrictions on Thursday  - although she warned that not all measures would be implemented overnight.It is expected that some personal restrictions will be lifted and

Nicola Sturgeon has said she is "very hopeful" the next steps of easing lockdown in Scotland will be confirmed one week today. The First Minister said she wanted Scots to "see more of their families and friends" when phase two begins - but warned it may not be able to do everything set-out in the Scottish Government's routemap at once, with some measures being phased in gradually.

plan for the reopening of a top Aberdeen hotel.The Chester Hotel, the AA four silver star hotel which is located in the west end of the city, announced the innovations as part of its plans for its outdoor areas which will reopen when the Scottish Government say it is safe to do so and create an exciting new alfresco dining offering.Subject to planning permission, a 20 metre open-sided marquee with a transparent roof will be erected over the car park area in front of 55 - 57 Queen's Road to

Covid lockdown including from a member of the royal family and A-list celebs.In recent weeks June Field, from Dundee - widely regarded as the world’s leading medium - has supported stars including Laura Dern, Diane Ladd, and Linda Lusardi.And the 59-year-old mum-of-one has been “busier than ever” dealing with requests from people around the UK for support during their coronavirus’ battles.To avoid breaking distancing rules, June has used Skype, Facebook and Zoom chats to provided readings and

Nicola Sturgeon has said she is optimistic that in 10 days Scotland could be in a position to move to the next phase of easing lockdown restrictions.The First Minister reminded Scots the virus is “in retreat, but not gone” and added the country was at a “crucial juncture” where it could yet “roar back with a vengeance”.The SNP leader was speaking after it was revealed that no new deaths from Covid-19 had been recorded north of the Border for the second day in a row.But she warned that further

Nicola Sturgeon has said. The First Minister confirmed she is optimistic that in 10 days the country could start to make more headway in its attempts to ease restrictions.She said the nation was now at a “crucial juncture” in its long running fight against the virus.

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.

One person in Perth and Kinross died from coronavirus last week, according to new figures.

Scots have been enjoying their new freedoms after it was announced that the country would be moving into the first phase of lifting lockdown restrictions.

Primark confirmed yesterday that it plans to reopen all of its stores in England on June 15.

Gordon Ramsay has returned to his holiday home in Cornwall after he seemingly made a 500-mile round trip back to London to launch a takeaway service at one of his pubs.

With Scotland relaxing restrictions as it enters the first phase of its route map out of lockdown, supermarkets may start to change rules.

A Fife family had a lucky escape after a garden storage unit suddenly caught fire causing flames to leap up to the second floor of their house.

Garden centre giant Dobbies has confirmed its store in Ayr will reopen tomorrow morning.

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed lockdown restrictions will be eased on Friday as the Covid-19 infection rate continues to fall.

Gordon Ramsay has once again risked infuriating the Cornish locals with a Bank Holiday trip to the beach.