Scotland's routemap out of lockdown has been unveiled - with shops, bars, restaurants, gyms and hairdressers to gradually reopen in the coming months.
Nicola Sturgeon announced the lockdown exit action plan today as Covid-19 infections continue to drop across the country.
The First Minister outlined three key dates up to the end of April at intervals of three weeks where lockdown measures will be eased, including schools and socialising.
However, she warned the Scottish government's strategic framework was "deliberately cautious" at this stage and would only go ahead if coronavirus transmission rates continue to fall across the country.
The First Minister promised to reveal further details by the middle of March, with no plans yet revealed on how lockdown could look beyond April 26.
Here's all the key dates of lockdown from today's statement:
March 15
Four people from two households allowed to meet outdoors
All primary and more secondary school pupils could return the school
Non-contact sport for under-18s can resume
April 5
- Stay at home restrictions will be lifted
Final phase of the return to school
- Communal worship can resume
Six people from two households can meet together outdoors
Extension of 'essential' retail and click and collect can reopen
April 26
Scotland's levels system of restrictions will be reintroduced
Level 4 will be moved to level 3 - with modifications
Phased reopening of society and economy - including non-essential retail, hospitality and services like gyms and hairdressers
