The First Minister said providing the jags for youngsters would reduce community transmission of Covid-19.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she hopes to lift the rules in the city from next Saturday.

Nicola Sturgeon said the move could see a Green MSP take up a ministerial post.

The First Minister was outlining her plans for the first 100 days of government.

The Scottish First Minister also said improvements in Moray mean it can join the rest of mainland Scotland in Level 2 on Saturday.

Up to six people from three households can socialise indoors in a private home or garden without physical distancing in most of Scotland from Monday.

The death toll under the daily measure remains at 7,661.

The party picked up two seats on the regional lists, offsetting the loss of two constituencies.

Derek Jackson and his five backers at the Glasgow count were escorted from the building by police on Friday.

The SNP candidate held off a challenge from Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie in Glasgow Kelvin.

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister said it was still too early to say if the party would win an overall majority.

Liam McArthur has been returned to Holyrood.

Results are due to be staggered across Friday and Saturday.

Due to the pandemic there is a staggered tallying up of ballots for the 2021 Holyrood election.

The leaders were in high spirits as polling day finally arrived.

Cafes, pubs and restaurants can reopen from Monday, as can gyms, swimming pools and tourist accommodation.

Pubs can reopen outdoors and shops and museums will welcome back customers, the First Minister said.

Further easing of rules will take place on Monday and through the spring and summer.

The First Minister has tweaked the Scottish Government’s timetable for the lifting of lockdown restrictions in Scotland.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that a reduction in the prevalence of the virus meant that restrictions could be lowered more quickly.