Scots have been urged to take part in a candlelight vigil from home tonight to remember those who have lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic.
Charity Marie Curie is asking people to stand at their doorstep at 8pm this evening to shine a light to support families that have gone through a bereavement in the last year.
Those looking to participate can use the likes of a candle, torch or a phone to take part.
It will come as part of the National Day of Reflection to mark the first year anniversary since lockdown was imposed across the UK.
Scots will also be taking part in a minute of silence at noon today to remember the loved ones we’ve lost since then.
More than 7,500 Scots have had their lives cut short due to coronavirus since the pandemic emerged last year.
A notice on the Marie Curie website reads: “Since the first lockdown began in 2020, hundreds of thousands of people have died. Too many lives have been cut short and millions have been bereaved.
“Behind the statistics and whatever the cause, every death has been devastated for the people left behind.
“Join us on the March 23, the first anniversary of the first UK lockdown, for a National Day of Reflection to reflect on our collective loss, support those who’ve been bereaved, and hope for a brighter future.
“There are still tough times ahead, as the death toll continues to rise. This annual day will give us all time to pause and think about this unprecedented loss we’re facing, and support each other through grief in the years to come.”
The campaign has been backed by a number of organisations, including the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland.
Some of Scotland’s most iconic buildings will be bathed in yellow light in remembrance this evening - including the Kelpies and the Wallace Monument.
