Summary

  • A further 22 people died after testing positive for Covid-19 in Scotland, taking the total to 2,353 deaths

  • There have been 215 more deaths from coronavirus in the UK overall, taking that total to 38,376

  • First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warns that lockdown is not over - just modified - and urges the Scottish people to stick to the rules.

  • Hearts' owner claims 'philanthropists' are offering millions of pounds to help Scottish football restart - SPFL to investigate

  • Parents have been asked to vote on how pupils in Perth and Kinross return to school after the summer.

Live Reporting

BBC Scotland News

  1. A reminder of the new rules

    Confused about what we can and can't do this weekend?

    We have answered your questions here in our Q&A.

    And here are some pointers from the first minister:

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  2. What the papers say...

    People enjoying the eased lockdown restrictions and the return of some school pupils make the front pages.

    You can check out our selection of headlines here.

    Newspaper headlines

  3. Friday's headlines

    Chancellor Rishi SunakGetty Images

    A quick recap of what happened yesterday:

    • Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme with employers starting to share the cost from August, and workers allowed to return to work part-time from July.
    • A further 15 people died after testing positive for Covid-19 in Scotland, taking the total by that measure to 2,331 deaths.
    • The death tally across the UK as a whole rose to 38,161.
    • Nicola Sturgeon asked the public to enjoy the changes to lockdown measures "responsibly" and stay away from tourist hotspots.
    • The first minister insisted health boards have sufficient contact tracers despite claims some do not have the numbers they need.
    • East Renfrewshire Council said some nursery children and Primary 7 pupils would return to school on a rota basis from Monday 15 June.
    • The new Scottish Premiership season will start behind closed doors on 1 August - if Scotland is in phase two of its route map out of lockdown.
    • And Orkney had its first confirmed case of Covid-19 in more than four weeks.

  4. Welcome to the not-so-locked down weekend

    Families can meet with other households outdoors

    Good morning and welcome to the first weekend in 10 weeks when Scots can meet with other households at a safe distance.

    The glorious weather is perfect for outdoor reunions.

    First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has asked the nation to "enjoy the changes" to lockdown measures but remain responsible and stay away from tourist hotspots.

    We will bring you live updates throughout the day as Scotland enjoys its first hint of freedom since lockdown began.