Scots have been on lockdown for several weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic. As the death toll continues to rise the Scottish Government's rules and guidelines to help prevent the spread to the virus are still in place.
Only a small number of reasons for leaving the house are permitted, including shopping for essentials, caring for a loved one and exercising once a day.
Under new legislation police have been given the powers to break up large gatherings.While many Scots are adhering to these rules, others continue to rebel against government guidelines.Some excuses raise more eyebrows than others.
Inspired by our sister titles, Devon Live and the Liverpool Echo, we've rounded up some of the worst excuses used by rule breakers in the