FIRST Minister has announced that people in Scotland can now exercise more than once a day.

Nicola Sturgeon said the changes would come into effect on Monday.

She added that no other changes would be made to lockdown restrictions.

Announcing the extension of exercise allowed at the daily briefing, the First Minister said: “From tomorrow, that once a day limit will be removed.

“If you want to go for a walk more often, or to go for a run and also a walk later on in the day then you can now do so.”

The First Minister added that the extension did not apply to those who have symptoms or are living with someone who is showing symptoms, or those who are in the shielding group.

Sturgeon said it was to be used for exercise only and should not be used for “sunbathing, picnics or barbecues”.

She added: “The fact that you’re allowed to exercise more than once is definitely not a license to start meeting up in groups at the park or at the beach.

“Doing that really does risk spreading this virus.”

Sturgeon also used the briefing to address tensions between the UK Government and the devolved administrations over a change in messaging from Westminster.

Reports surfaced on Saturday night suggesting a shift away from the slogan “stay home, protect the NHS, save lives” to “stay alert, control the virus, save lives”.

On Twitter, the First Minister said the message was not intended for Scotland, saying that she had only heard about the move through Sunday newspapers.

The First Minister also described the new slogan as “vague” and “imprecise”.

Sturgeon said she had asked for the slogan not to be deployed in Scotland, adding that the communications departments of both countries are currently in discussions on the matter and she is “confident” an agreement will be met.