Hello from The Scotsman,

 

I hope you're well-sheltered from Storm Eunice today, especially if you're one of our readers living in England, and that you didn't suffer too badly from Dudley earlier in the week. There's more to come, I'm afraid, on Sunday and Monday - it could be a weekend to stay in with a good newspaper and a mug of tea...

 

First, we bring good news for our Digital+ subscribers this week. We've been listening to feedback, and have now rolled out advertising-free articles on our website, in addition to advertising-light section pages and homepages. What this adds up to is a faster, easier reading experience, further helped by less clutter on the page.

 

In the coming weeks, we'll also be upgrading The Scotsman app, again making it easier and faster to use, and improving the live news service we offer there too.

 

We hope this improves your experience reading The Scotsman. And, it's worth noting, all this development work is based on the feedback of users, so if you've filled in any of our surveys over the last year, thank you for your input.

 

Finally, do take a look at our new Members' Rewards section, where there are a variety of members-only offers, including 50% off half a dozen bottles of wine, a free case of craft beer, deals on flowers and coffee and much more.

 

Looking ahead to the weekend, we're hoping to bring you good news from the British Curling teams at the Winter Olympics: Bruce Mouat's team is just one game away from gold, in a game that will be played early tomorrow (Saturday). Keep an eye on Scotsman.com for results and reaction - we tell you how and when to watch here.

 

Our weekend package will have plenty to keep you engaged while you wait for the weather to improve: Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lopez tells us about her new romcom, dog trainer Tracy Griffen passes on some fitness tips for your four-legged friends, and there is the usual rich array of art, film, book and music reviews to inspire your choices. We hope you enjoy, either online or in print.

 

From everyone at The Scotsman, thank you for your support. We hope you have a warm, safe and enjoyable weekend.

 

Neil McIntosh