Partial school return in Scotland set to be announced as ‘progress’ being made in lockdown

Schools were closed to most pupils when Scotland was placed into lockdown last month (Danny Lawson/PA)

The return of some school pupils in Scotland is set to be announced, as top adviser Professor Jason Leitch claims “progress” is being made against the coronavirus.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will update MSPs on Tuesday on changes decided by the Cabinet to the current restrictions in Scotland, which was forced into lockdown earlier this month.