Scotland has moved down to lockdown Level 3 this week, allowing millions more freedom to everyday life. Thousands of punters headed to beer gardens on Monday, while shoppers took to high streets to queue outside their favourite shops as businesses reopened.
The country was plunged into a full lockdown over Christmas, with Level 4 restrictions forcing millions to stay at home to curb a second wave of the virus.
Scotland has been using a system for tackling the virus by allocating a 'level' o 'tier' between 0 and 4, which is also known as the Levels Framework.
A further easing of restrictions is due to take place on May 17 if the number of Covid-19 cases continues to drop - which would mean the country moving to Level 2.
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