Five years ago, Scots were getting to grips with the reality of lockdown.
Very quickly, terms like shielding, social distancing and bubbles became part of our everyday language.
For many with weakened immune systems or in hospital, it was a time of isolation and separation.
Every family has their own story to tell of the time when we were all encouraged to stay at home.
STV News has been catching up with two families who were forced apart when the country locked down.
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