This month marked the fourth anniversary of the first lockdown when everything stopped, and the streets of our tows and cities became deserted and silent.
While the days of lockdown are many that people want to forget, we look back through our archives to what Scotland was like at the start lockdown, and the messages and artwork which caught our eye during our Government sanctioned one-hour of daily exercise as we emerged into a silent and very different landscape.
13. The top of Buchanan Street is usually the heart of Glasgow's busy shopping district. Picture: John Devlin
The top of Buchanan Street is usually the heart of Glasgow's busy shopping district. Picture: John Devlin Photo: John Devlin
14. The centre of Glasgow is usually bustling with people. Picture: John Devlin
The centre of Glasgow is usually bustling with people. Picture: John Devlin Photo: John Devlin
15. A runner takes his one allotted exercise on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)
A runner takes his one allotted exercise on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh (Picture: Lisa Ferguson) Photo: Lisa Ferguson
16. Words of support
St Clair Street, Kirkcaldy - and a message of support for NHS workers (Pic: Fife Photo Agency) Photo: submitted