| Good morning, Welcome to Friday's newsletter from The Scotsman. Our readers are our lifeblood, so with a critical few months coming up in Scottish politics, we want to thank you for your support by offering 25% off an annual digital subscription with us. Use the code POLITICS25 and get unlimited access to all our politics news, commentary and analysis in print and on your phone, tablet and desktop. Alex Salmond inquiry: When is First Minister set to speak today and how you can watch Alex Salmond is set to appear before the Holyrood inquiry into the Scottish Government's botched investigation of sexual harassment claims made against him today. The former First Minister was due to appear at a scheduled evidence session on Wednesday, but pulled out after the Scottish Parliament redacted his written submission - but he has offered to attend today instead. Here is how you can watch live. 10 of the best Scottish cottages available to book after lockdown We're going to need a break after lockdown, so why not put your feet up at some of these amazing Scottish hideways? With Nicola Sturgeon announcing Scotland's routemap out of lockdown, many of us are dreaming of the perfect getaway to recharge the batteries after the most challenging year in memory, and it's worth considering one of these unique Scottish cottages. Have a look at some of Scotland's most unique cottage getaways. Doctors are quitting as Covid-19 causes burnout More senior doctors and consultants are taking early retirement, citing exhausting and burnout caused from the Covid-19 pandemic, the British Medical Association has confirmed. A recent survey of over 200 consultants has shown that over half of them are considering early retirement in the next five years. Read the full story here. Thanks for reading, lots more headlines below. Graham Falk | 