In pictures: Scots enjoy the sunshine as lockdown eases

People are flocking to sun traps to reunite with loved ones as the first phase of the journey out of lockdown begins.

Sunbathers are out in force after the gradual route out of the coronavirus lockdown kicked off on Friday.

With temperatures expected to hit as high as 29C, people are flocking to parks and sun traps to safely reunite with loved ones.

As of Fridaymorning, Scots are allowed to meet friends or relatives from one other household outdoors.

Golfers can return to their local courses and keen shoppers can visit garden centres for their summer essentials.

People are also permitted to go outside as much as they like, sit in parks and other public spaces and soak up the sunshine.

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