| Good morning, We needed some good news this year! Where were you the last time Scotland qualified for a major tournament, in 1998? I was four years old. While you're here we want to thank you for your support. If trusted, fact-checked journalism is important to you, please consider taking out a subscription from just £3 a month. How Scotland ended 22 years of pain with monumental win It was a heart-stopping climax as the Scottish team triumphed over Serbia, switching the narrative from glorious failure. So writes Alan Pattullo in his sweeping emotive analysis of the nail-biting match, which saw our fortunes change and a nation burst with pride. How did you celebrate? Read a breakdown of the momentous match, minute by minute, here. Stricter Covid restrictions coming into place today Back down to Earth, three parts of Scotland are facing tougher Covid restrictions from 6am today. Fife, Perth, and Kinross and Angus will enter the weekend with stricter level three coronavirus measures in place. The Scottish Government made the changes based on cases rising in these areas. Find out how your area has been affected and see the latest updates here. Nicola Sturgeon to seek 'balanced approach' to Christmas It's time we talk about Christmas. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she will be hoping to strike a 'balance' with Covid rules over the festive period. She says the Scottish Government will take into account the "reality of Christmas" as people hope to spend time with their loved ones after a harrowing year. Read more about what it might mean for your Christmas here. Don't miss daily Covid briefings being streamed live Did you know we are now streaming the Scottish Government's daily coronavirus briefing live on our website? Listen to the briefing and read our analysis on key developments as they unfold on our live blog. Thanks for reading, have a great weekend. Ginny - ginny.sanderson@jpimedia.co.uk | 
