Incredible photos have been released showing the mammoth task of sorting thousands of food parcels for the country’s “shielding” residents.
The images serve as a reminder of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Scotland and how measures are still very much in place to protect citizens, particularly those most vulnerable.
The gallery of photographs focus on workers and volunteers from the Highland Council filling and sorting food packages for those shielding in the Highlands.
1. Thousands of packages
Thousands of food parcels for shielding Highlanders are being sorted through at the Empire Theatre at Eden Court in Inverness, one of the country's largest arts venues Photo: PA/Jane Barlow
2. Volunteers sorting parcels
The large venue has been repurposed and turned into the Highland Council's humanitarian aid centre where food packages and food parcels are being packed up and distributed by a team of volunteers Photo: PA/Jane Barlow
3. One of the largest UK stages
One of the largest stages in the UK, the venue would normally be hosting thousands of audience members but has been closed due to the pandemic Photo: PA/Jane Barlow
4. Thousands of parcels
More than 1,000 food parcels a week are now packed by volunteers in the theatre to be given out to people who are shielding Photo: Jane Barlow/PA