2020: A year like no other for Scotland

In 2020 the entire world ground to a halt as the coronavirus pandemic spread around the globe. [View email online]( [Subscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [The Scotsman] Dec 31, 2020 Good morning, It's Hogmanay, a time to 'drow the animosities of the past year in hilarity and merriment'. Although this year's celebrations will be a lot more subdued, we all deserve a medal for making it through 2020. It's also fascinating to look into the history of this Scottish tradition. Did you know Hogmanay used to be referred to as 'Night of the Candle'? We've put together a piece on the lost merry customs of a [traditional Scottish Hogmanay](; it's well worth a read. Thank you for your support this year. The best New Year gift you could give us is subscribing to our website. Help sustain our journalism and have full access to the news important to you, as well as free puzzles and fewer ads. Join us today [from just £3](. Holyrood refuses legal consent for UK trade deal with EU Back to the news. Yesterday was a significant day in UK politics. The Scottish Parliament voted to refuse consent for Boris Johnson's Brexit trade Bill with the EU, which was passed in the Commons. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon urged MSPs to vote against a "rotten Brexit that Scotland has rejected all along, and we will say no to a hard Brexit deal that damages our economy, our society and the opportunities of this and future generations". [What do you think about the Brexit trade deal? See the full story here](. Donald Trump's Scottish resort runs up losses for eighth year in row Donald Trump doesn't only lose elections, it seems. The outgoing US president's inaugural Scottish golf resort has run up losses of more than £1.1 million, marking the eighth consecutive year the property has failed to turn a profit. Mr Trump's Aberdeenshire resort, which he promises would be the 'world's greatest' remains reliant on interest-free loans provided by the 74-year-old himself. [Read more about the resort's financial situation, from accounts lodged with Companies House, here](. Coronavirus volunteers awarded New Years Honours Covid-19 volunteers, scientists, and politicians are among the Scots named in the New Year Honours list., released last night. Among them was Jamie Kinlochan, who has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for setting up a helpline for vulnerable people who could not get access to the support they need. [See our Scottish highlights from the New Years Honours here](. A year like no other Finally, we look back on the biggest stories of 2020 for [The Scotsman](. It's a journey to look through, and January seems like a lifetime ago, but well worth looking back on this most bizarre year. [See our round up here](. Happy New Year and thank you for all your support in 2020, Ginny - ginny.sanderson@jpimedia.co.uk [A year like no other: The biggest stories on The Scotsman website this year]( In 2020 the entire world ground to a halt as the coronavirus pandemic spread around the globe. [{$escapedtitle}]( [Article Image]( [Coronavirus in Scotland LIVE: Country sees rapid surge in new Covid variant]( Follow here for all coronavirus updates in Scotland, the UK and around the world. [Article Image]( [Christmas Gift Guide 2020: great ideas to delight people of all ages, for all budgets]( We’ve rounded up presents to please everybody, be it a secret Santa gift or a luxury present to spoil your beloved. Here are all of our Christmas gift guides for 2020 in one place. Promoted by The Scotsman [Article Image]( [Donald Trump’s Aberdeenshire resort runs up losses for eighth consecutive year]( Donald Trump’s inaugural Scottish golf resort has run up losses of more than £1.1 million, marking the eighth consecutive year the outgoing US president’s property has failed to turn a profit. [Article Image]( [Nicola Sturgeon thanks Scots for sacrifices in New Year's Eve message]( First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has thanked Scots for their sacrifices during an “unimaginably difficult” 2020. [Dave Lewis]( [10 nostalgic memories of Hogmanay in Scotland from yesteryear]( It’s a night that is marked the world over, but nobody celebrates New Year quite like us Scots. [Dave Lewis]( [New image of Bonnie Prince Charlie acquired for national collection]( A new image of Bonnie Prince Charlie has been acquired by the national collection. [Dave Lewis]( [Rangers 'target' eyes big move, Celtic star set for loan move, Parkhead ace to fight for spot]( The final round of Scottish Premiership fixtures for the year were played on Wednesday. [Dave Lewis]( [Is there a chance Celtic's true talisman is coming into form at just the right time?]( Odsonne Edouard is showing signs of returning to his best. Can he make a match-winner at Ibrox? [Dave Lewis]( [Steven Naismith reveals key ingredient to Hearts' recent Championship good form]( Right now, Hearts feel like a bit of a monster truck in the Championship, crushing any foes that cross their path back to Scotland’s top flight. [Dave Lewis]( [Lewis Hamilton awarded knighthood after pressure on the Prime Minister]( Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has finally been given a knighthood in the New Year honours list following pressure on the Prime Minister to approve the accolade. 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