Good evening folks,

As we head into the weekend, a reminder that lockdown measures in Scotland remain unchanged - particularly worth noting over the bank holiday. Even if the weather stays as sultry and warm as it has been, it's vital we stick to the restrictions to give the country the best chance of getting to grips with the virus.

UK prime minister Boris Johnson is set to address the nation on Sunday but despite headlines earlier this week suggesting a shake-up in lockdown restrictions, a senior Westminster source has indicated that very little is likely to change. 

In Scotland we are due to hear more about proposed plans to extend the one-hour window of exercise each day but beyond that, measures remain in place for good reason. 

Take care and stay safe,

Your Scotsman team

Here are the latest headlines...

• First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has urged people to stay at home over the bank holiday weekend
• Ms Sturgeon is due to give an update over the weekend on extending the one-hour window of daily exercise
• Lockdown restrictions won't be eased until there is 'clear evidence' suggesting it is safe to do so
• Scotland's death toll now stands at 1,811 using non-National Records of Scotland measures
• The Welsh First Minister has warned that Boris Johnson 'only speaks for England' ahead of the Prime Minister’s address to the country on Sunday
• Scotland should reach 12,000 tests per day by next week, with the country currently having capacity for more than 10,000 

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