Good afternoon, This is a breaking news bulletin brought to you by The Scotsman. If you value our journalism, you can support us for just £3 a month with a digital subscription. Subscriptions now include access to our online puzzle pages. Try us out today here. Scotland's new five-tier lockdown system The Scottish government has just released its five-level lockdown system which will apply in different areas of Scotland. Our politics reporter Conor Matchett has created this easy to follow explainer to break down each tier and examine what they mean for us all. The latest coronavirus figures in Scotland A total of 18 deaths have been recorded in Scotland in the last 24 hours as the government confirms 1,401 people have tested positive for the virus since yesterday. The regional distribution of these cases is explored here. More Covid-19 news >> For the latest updates as they happen follow our LIVE blog here. Stay safe, Sam Shedden |