Hopefully the myriad of events, shows and activities will be back stronger than ever in 2021.
Here are just a few of the things we missed out on this year through no fault of our own.
5. Masked avenger Zorro failed to make his mark when Bo'ness Hippodrome had to yell cut on its 10th annual Silent Film Festival - also known as HippFest - after the COVID-19 pandemic began to take hold in March
Masked avenger Zorro failed to make his mark when Bo'ness Hippodrome had to yell cut on its 10th annual Silent Film Festival - also known as HippFest - after the COVID-19 pandemic began to take hold in March Photo: Lisa Ferguson
6. Youngsters and their families missed out on Grangemouth Children's Day due to coronavirus restrictions after the event was postponed until next year
Youngsters and their families missed out on Grangemouth Children's Day due to coronavirus restrictions after the event was postponed until next year Photo: Credit Image: Alan Murray Photog
7. Spare a thought for Grangemouth Children's Day queen elect for 2020 Amy Meichan and her fellow Bowhouse Primary School pupils who were all set to take part in this year's big event before COVID-19 came along
Spare a thought for Grangemouth Children's Day queen elect for 2020 Amy Meichan and her fellow Bowhouse Primary School pupils who were all set to take part in this year's big event before COVID-19 came along Photo: Michael Gillen
8. Sadly Barbara Bryceland was not able to wow the Falkirk Town Hall audience with another standout performance as the annual Falkirk panto fell victim to something worse than an evil stepmother ... the coronavirus
Sadly Barbara Bryceland was not able to wow the Falkirk Town Hall audience with another standout performance as the annual Falkirk panto fell victim to something worse than an evil stepmother ... the coronavirus Photo: Michael Gillen