Residents in Perth and Kinross have been praised for adhering to new laws designed to stop the spread of coronavirus after nearly two weeks of the lockdown.
It emerged on Wednesday that of the 20 fixed penalty notices issued throughout Scotland to people flouting the rules, none were issued in Perth and Kinross.
However, an MSP has raised concerns that some people may still not be adhering to the rules and not staying local when out exercising or walking their dog.
Roseanna Cunningham, MSP for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, said unnecessary travel could help the spread of coronanvirus.
She was speaking after reports from St Fillans that some people were travelling into the area, despite Scottish and UK government advice not to.
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Ms Cunningham said: “Of course, exercise is extremely important for both physical and mental wellbeing, so it’s important to note that people can leave their homes for exercise once a day, with members of their own household.
“However, you should only be outside for a reasonable purpose – buying food or essential household or medical supplies; travelling to or carrying out essential work; exercising once a day; or providing care or assistance to others.
“People should make use of gardens - if they have them- and stay local when exercising or walking dogs, to ensure that we stop the spread of coronavirus.
“We all recognise how unusual these regulations are, and the Scottish Government will act to remove these restrictions as soon as it is safe to do so but in the meantime, follow the rules and stay close to home.”
