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Gyms, swimming pools and indoor sports courts will be able to reopen from 31 August, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
The first minister told Holyrood she was bringing forward the reopening of the facilities, which were previously expected to open on 14 September.
She said it meant people aged 12 and over could take part in non-contact activity in places such as dance and gymnastics studios.
She said more restrictions could be lifted on 14 September.
Sports stadiums, theatres and live music venues could be reopened with social distancing, limits on capacity and enhanced hygiene.
Other areas that could emerge from lockdown in September include:
Organised outdoor contact sport for all ages - with a cap of 30 people taking part in coaching sessions Driving lessons Indoor face-to-face advice services, like Citizens Advice Sotland, can provide financial advice Weddings, civil partnerships and funerals will be able to take place with more people -but there will be limits"However, I must stress these possible changes are at this stage indicative only," Ms Sturgeon said.
"And given the volatility we face in transmission of the virus, there is a very real possibility that these plans will change."
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