Steady as she goes was the message from Nicola Sturgeon as she announced that most of the remaining Covid restrictions are to be lifted from Monday.
But the First Minister was understandably reluctant to cry freedom.
In this, she is in tune with the careful instinct of the population and the warning from scientists that this pandemic is not over yet.
The fact we have reached this significant stage of easing restrictions after a tumultuous year-and-a-half of repeated lockdowns, lost education and sometimes frightening infection rates is down to the good sense of the majority of the population.
People have kept their distance, worn their face coverings, washed their hands and minimised their contacts according to the rules.
Most of us were quite willing to play our part in a joint endeavour to defeat the virus.
And most will see that the end is not yet in sight and that minor inconveniences still in place, like wearing face masks, are not a massive burden if that is what it takes to see this through.
Many Scots will feel the easing of restrictions has not gone far enough.
Attendance at some sporting and outside events may still be limited and secondary school pupils will still have to wear masks.
But in the fullness of time, these measures will be lifted too.
By following the science and common sense, we will find the path back to normality.
Pensions fears
People who work for most of their lives look forward to a comfortable retirement.
They take it for granted the money put into their pensions will be easily accessible later in life.
Workers also assume the information received on their nest eggs will be accurate.
Our story today confirms that the Scottish Public Pensions Agency, which administers schemes for staff, has been found wanting on both fronts.
Not only has the scheme for GPs resulted in under and overpayments, but police members received wrong information on their lifetime allowances.
Apologies have been issued, but it is concerning the blunders occurred in the first place.
Little wonder Labour MSP Daniel Johnson described the situation as a “shambles” and a “farrago”.
Stricter ministerial oversight may be required to ensure this agency retains the confidence of the public.
