Scots could face “on the spot” fines for breaching new lockdown measures which include only leaving the house for essential items and a ban on gatherings of more than two people. Pictures show shoppers across the country abiding to social distancing rules and eerie settings in cities that were bustling with activity and people just last week.
5. All play parks closed
Meadows play park in Edinburgh pictured empty after the city's council ordered all play parks to close to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Edinburgh City Council confirmed that: "All play parks, mixed use games area courts, outdoor exercise equipment, skate parks and car parks" were to close earlier this week with immediate effect. Photo: Neil Hanna
6. The Mound in Edinburgh
The Mound in Edinburgh is a popular route for buses, cars and pedestrians to travel through this city, but this morning it was pictured completely abandoned as residents take the recent 'stay at home' rules seriously Photo: JPI Media staff
7. Supermarkets tighten social distancing
Shoppers pictured up to two car parking spaces apart from each other as they queue outside supermarkets across Scotland. As of today COVID-19 cases reached 894 and three more patients died after contracting the virus making the death toll 25. Photo: JPI Media staff
8. Glasgow becomes ghost town
A person seen walking through Glasgow with a mask on as coronavirus-related deaths continue to rise across the country. Photo: John Devlin