Lockdown easing begins Finally, we have some slight easing of lockdown restrictions. From today (March 12), up to four adults from two households will be able to meet locally for social and recreational purposes as well as exercise. Interactions will be able to take place in any outdoor space - including private gardens. Here are today's changes in their entirety and what it means for us all. EXCLUSIVE: Former Holyrood candidate and Alex Salmond's sister leaves SNP Gail Hendry, a former Holyrood candidate for the SNP and sister of former party leader Alex Salmond, told members in her local branch that she is stepping away from politics and the party, reports Conor Matchett. Her departure from the SNP as a member comes as the party is consumed by bitter infighting over the Scottish Government’s handling of harassment complaints against Mr Salmond. Read the full story here. 'Women's Bill of Rights' could be put into Scots law after elections Four UN human rights’ treaties could be incorporated into Scottish law after the Holyrood elections – including a “women’s bill of rights”. The Scottish Government has said it will adopt all 30 recommendations of a National Taskforce for Human Rights Leadership after a two-year review, including putting the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women into Scots law, after the May vote. Read the full proposals here. We're offering more FREE newsletters We're increasing the number of specialised newsletters we offer. Scotsman politics: The latest Scottish political news and analysis from our specialist writers direct to your inbox (twice a week) Opinion: Expert analysis and agenda-setting opinion from our team of columnists with insight from our comment editor (once a week) History and Heritage: Features on Scottish history, heritage news, nostalgia and archive picture galleries (once a week) Sign up to any of these for free right HERE. Thanks for reading, more headline below. Sam Shedden, [email protected] | 