| Good morning, Welcome to Friday. We've got some great articles today but before we get to them, please consider supporting us with a digital subscription. It starts at just £3 per month for the first TWO months. This is excellent value and those that take the premium option (still the same offer) will get access to the newspaper digital edition too. Try us out today here. Scotland's new 'strategic approach' to battling Covid: How will it work? Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled a broad overview of the Scottish Government’s proposed “strategic approach” to battling coronavirus in the months ahead as the second wave continues to sweep the country. What is it? How will it affect us? Will there be tougher Covid restrictions? Our political editor Scott Macnab has the answers here. Areas with lowest Covid rates New data shows a breakdown of coronavirus rates according to area over a seven day period. From the data, we pulled out the 12 areas in Scotland with the lowest number of coronavirus cases per 100,000 population over the course of seven days. 'Boris Johnson's Covid failing explain why Scotland is heading for independence' That is the opinion of our columnist Joyce McMillan who today writes, "the sense that Scotland’s future lies elsewhere can only grow; and the recognition that we need the powers of an independent nation to achieve it may soon become irreversible." Do you think Joyce is on to something? Or do you vehemently disagree? We welcome your thoughts (if expressed with civility) and you can join the debate in our comments section here. And finally... One of Scotland’s most impressive Georgian mansions has come up for sale. Dating back to 1776, the imposing country house forms the centrepiece of a 70-acre property that includes extensive private woodlands. We won't sugarcoat it, the mansion is extremely pricey, but what's wrong with a little window shopping? Thanks for reading. As ever, if you have any feedback let me know. Enjoy your weekend and stay safe, Sam Shedden - sam.shedden@jpimedia.co.uk | 
