Dear Voornaam,

We’ve been here before. Mainland Scotland is once again under a national lockdown.

Last year was a year like no other, altering the way of life for everyone in the country. We know it was a tough year, and we went through it with you. Our editors and reporters covered the biggest story since the Second World War without a newsroom.

However, even as we are now back under the strictest lockdown, the end of this nightmare is in sight as Scottish and UK governments rush to distribute the coronavirus vaccine.

Until we return to normal, and long after we do, you can rely on The Scotsman to continue to bring you trusted, quality journalism from across Scotland.

Here’s a pick of some of our biggest stories from the last 30 days.