| Good morning, Your regular headlines are at the foot of this email. For the last 289 days The Scotsman has been there every step of the way as the nation navigates its course through this seemingly never-ending crisis. Back in March, when the country was first plunged into lockdown, we pledged to help our readers through this and to #SupportLocal businesses with our long running campaign.. Over the months that followed, we printed hundreds of photographs of our selfless keyworkers who helped to keep the cogs of Scotland turning during its darkest times. And now, more than ever before, we will be relying on the army of healthworkers, volunteers, shop workers, refuse collectors and more to keep the country running and support those who need their help the most. Today we are urging you to share your stories with us. We know just how much blood, sweat and tears have gone into those businesses as they’ve just about kept their heads above water. The end of this pandemic is in sight. Together we will all get through it. Contact [email protected] if you have a story to tell or an unsung lockdown hero to tell us about. A 2021 treat As a wee treat to start your year off, and since we are all sick of the number 20, we’re offering readers like you 21% off all our monthly or annual digital subscription packages when you use promo code NEWYEAR21, netting you a saving of up to £22.24 for a digital+ monthly package. Subscribers not only get full access to all our news coverage, agenda-setting opinion and expert analysis but can also enjoy daily puzzles and special offers, all with 70% fewer ads. This offer ends at midnight on Sunday 17 January. Try us out today and support trusted Scottish journalism. As ever, thanks for taking the time to read this. Your daily headlines are below. Stay safe, Sam Shedden, [email protected] | 