It has been a tough year for many people due to the cost-of-living crisis.
The past 12 months saw the return of war to Europe and two prime ministers forced to quit in disgrace. But hard times can produce examples of hope that show the best of the human spirit.
Millions of Ukrainians were forced to flee their homes following the unprovoked invasion of their country. Thousands eventually found a place to stay here in Scotland – and today in the Daily Record we tell some of their stories.
