Motorists turned away from Milngavie beauty spot under new COVID-19 powers
Officers turned away drivers from Drumclog Moor Car Park, near the reservoir.
The officers cited new social distancing powers to target coronavirus.
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Hide AdThe car park was filled with about 20 cars on Saturday with vehicles also parked along the road.
Police said they encouraged exercise but not driving to beauty spots to do so.
They said the majority of people had been co-operative.
The new powers which are in force mean anyone caught flouting the law could face a fine of £60 or even prosecution.
Today (Monday, March 30), the Scottish government said that 25 fixed penalties had been handed out.
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