WEST Dunbartonshire residents can now venture outdoors for exercise more than once a day, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

New advice from Scotland’s leader will be that people can go outside more than once a day to exercise however this activity should continue to be undertaken close to home and those going out to exercise should either go alone of with members of their household.

The change does not allow people to mix with others from different households, to gather in groups or to go out to relax outdoors.

First minister, Nicola Sturgeon, said: “The core principles of lockdown in Scotland remain the same, people should stay at home to help save lives and protect the NHS.

“We do not underestimate how difficult these measures are, particularly for those living alone, or living in smaller accommodation with children or without access to a garden or outdoor home space.

“The hard work which people across Scotland have put in to follow the guidance and stay at home means we are now able to change our advice for people to exercise outdoors more than once a day.”