LINE OF Duty star Martin Compston knows a thing or two about rules. Now, he's reminding Glaswegians to follow new guidelines to stop the spread of Covid-19. 

The Celtic-daft actor has shared a message on behalf of his "friends in the NHS" to tell us why we all need to stick by restrictions. 

From today, a string of new measures have been brought in to slow the spread of the virus across Scotland with Greater Glasgow one of five health boards hit by the strictest rules. 

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This includes the closure of all pubs and restuarants from 6pm tonight and a ban on all adult sport, excluding the professional game. 

In a video shared by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Compston said: "Just a wee message on behalf of some friends in the NHS.

"I can fully sympathise; at the moment it feels like the rules are changing every day in location, location, but something that has never changed are the basic guidelines. 

"Wash your hands, wear a mask, and social distance. 

"I know it feels like things are being drummed over and over, and are losing all meaning, but they really do make a difference and go a long way to helping those on the frontline."