Three men - aged 16, 19 and 21 - and a 24-year-old woman were charged for drinking in public and a 27-year-old man was charged in connection with vandalism and drinking in public. A 28-year-old man was also charged with drug offences and drinking in public.

Police also revealed that an 18-year-old man and 23-year-old man were victims of assault and inquiries are ongoing.

Pictures and videos shared on social media showed large groups of people in Kelvingrove Park during the sunny weather on Saturday, despite lockdown restrictions of no more than eight people and two metre social distancing remaining in place.

The scene shows large crowds in Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow on Saturday. Pic: Mary Twaddle Smith/ video on twitter

Chief Inspector Alan MacIntyre said: "Officers attended at Kelvingrove Park on Saturday, 20 June, after reports of large gatherings and disturbances. A 24-year-old woman was charged for drinking in public along with three men aged 19, 21 and 16. A 27-year old man was charged in connection with vandalism and drinking in public. A 28-year-old man was charged for drug offences and drinking in public. A 18-year old man and 23-year old man were victims of assault and enquiries are ongoing in relation to these.

“The regulations remain that people should only leave the house for very limited purposes, for example for basic necessities, for exercise or recreation, for medical needs or travelling for work which cannot be done from home.

"The Chief Constable has made it clear that we are asking people to take personal responsibility to do the right thing and remember the purpose of these measures is to aid the collective effort to stay safe, protect others and save lives by preventing the virus from spreading.

"Our officers will continue to engage with the public, explain the legislation and guidance and encourage compliance. We will use enforcement as a last resort only where there is a clear breach of the legislation.

In Edinburgh, members of the public also raised concerns about large gatherings of people in the Meadows.

Many, including crime writer Ian Rankin who lives beside the park, described witnessing people urinating there as public toilet facilities are still closed.

Others also highlighted concerns with overflowing bins and scorched grass left from disposable barbecues

Six charged after police in Glasgow step in to break up 'large gatherings and disturbances' in Kelvingrove Park