How to get your own Scottish island We're all looking forward to the nation opening back up and getting out of the cities for a break. For a true sense of escape, how about owning your own Scottish island? A charming wee Scottish island has gone on the market – for the price of a London car parking space no less. Explore the 11 acre Deer Island here Is the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine safe after blood clot reports? Several European countries have temporarily paused AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccinations after a series of incidents involving blood clots. Countries including Germany, France, Italy and Ireland have halted jags as a precaution in order to investigate after a small number of people developed blood clots in the days and weeks after receiving a dose. Is there really anything to be concerned about? Our health reporter Elsa Maishman take an in-depth look at the vaccine. Candidates unveiled for first Scotsman election virtual hustings Six candidates from the Lothians regional list area will go toe-to-toe in The Scotsman’s first Scottish election virtual hustings tonight. Two sitting MSPs will feature in a strong line-up for the one-hour hustings starting at 6:30pm, with Miles Briggs (Scottish Tories) and Sarah Boyack (Scottish Labour) both taking part. Here's how to take part and watch our FREE event tonight What time is FM making Scotland lockdown update The First Minister will announce a ‘timeline’ for the further lifting of Covid lockdown restrictions in Parliament. Nicola Sturgeon is due to reveal proposed dates for when parts of Scotland’s economy could reopen today (16 March). Here's what we expect to be discussed and when the announcement will take place. Thanks for reading, more headlines below, Sam Shedden, [email protected] | 