Nicola Sturgeon has given further details on the easing of Covid restrictions in Scotland as the country reaches another significant step towards its exit from lockdown.

Speaking to media today, the First Minister outlined further details of how and when restrictions will be lifted across Scotland.

It was also announced  that people in Scotland will be able to travel to some foreign destinations without the need to quarantine on their return.

It will be part of a traffic lights system, similar to that in England, and will come into effect on May 24.

Countries are to be classified as green, amber and red and a review will take place every four weeks.

From May 17, all mainland areas apart from Moray will move to Level 2. Island communities will move to Level 1.

That means up to six people from up to three households can meet indoors, and eight other people from eight different households can meet outside.

Restaurants, cafes and bars will be able to stay open until 10.30pm, and can serve both alcohol and food indoors for up to six people from three different households.

All outdoor organised sports will recommence.

Small seated indoor events are permitted with a maximum of 100 people. This includes theatres, bingo halls, music venues, comedy clubs, amusement arcades and casinos.

Outdoor seated and open space events are advised to operate with a maximum capacity of 500 people.

Outdoor grouped standing events are advised to operate with a maximum capacity of 250 people.

Small seated indoor events are advised to operate with a maximum of 100 people.

Up to 50 people will be allowed to attend weddings and funerals.

The First Minister also said that guiding Scotland safely through the rest of the coronavirus pandemic is her “number one priority".