Nicola Sturgeon announced to parliament on Thursday that Scotland will be remaining in phase three of lockdown easing.

Scots gyms and Swimming pools to reopen by the end of August

The First Minister also warned that Scotland may not be ready to enter phase four at the next review in three weeks time.

Gyms and swimming pools will reopen on August 31 and sports stadia will open from September 14 with a limited number of spectators.

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