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In general, Santa Claus does not appear to be overly concerned with the laws of the lands that he visits once a year. It is easy to see why – issues such as import tariffs from the North Pole on gifts, restrictions from the Civil Aviation Authorities on when he can fly on Christmas Eve, and of course breaking and entering, must arise whatever country he visits. If he stopped to think about such things he would never get his rounds finished. He probably wouldn't even start. The Annus Horribilis of 2020 however brings its own raft of additional challenges for our jolly bearded friend. If he is smart, he might just take the year off...

 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone, with additional health concerns and financial stresses. This is particularly so for separated parents whose children go between two households in order to have a meaningful relationship with both of them. The Lord President, the most senior judge in Scotland, issued additional guidance on 18th November 2020 in relation to how existing contact orders should be operated and how parents can consider whether contact between a child and a parent should go ahead. With this in mind we've listed some points to consider below for parents' general guidance.

2020 has certainly been a challenging year for us all, but if you were ever in doubt, Perth has recently been crowned the happiest place to live in Scotland!

With Scotland in a five-tier system of coronavirus restrictions, England placed under a four-week lockdown, as well as Wales and Northern Ireland in the middle of temporary lockdowns, there is much confusion about what is and is not allowed.