Scottish Election 2026

The SNP has scrapped plans for a new Monklands Hospital in Airdrie despite saying before the election that it would go ahead (Picture: Andy Buchanan)

Why I'm convinced the SNP deliberately misled voters over new hospital Jackie Baillie

Scottish voters may find themselves heading back to polling stations sooner than expected (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Why Scotland can expect a snap election and a new government by 2028 Adam Morris

First Minister John Swinney celebrating the SNP's election victory.

Alex Cole-Hamilton: Pro-indy parties 'gamed the system' at election

Lord Jack McConnell

Jack McConnell: 'Depressing' Holyrood is a shadow of its former self

The Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh

One in ten younger Scots 'used AI chatbot' to help decide how to vote

Michael Marra is being blamed for Scottish Labour's election defeat

Exclusive Labour figures in firing line over Holyrood election defeat

Q Manivannan MSP

MSP on student visa aiming for new visa to allow them to stay in UK

Anas Sarwar and his inner circle are facing questions after their election defeat

Analysis How Labour's campaign collapsed as pressure mounts on Anas Sarwar

Leader of Reform UK in Scotland, Malcolm Offord, poses for a photograph with his newly elected MSPs at Pacific Quay, Glasgow (Picture: Steve Welsh)

How John Swinney has revealed his deep contempt for democracy Brian Monteith

Alison Johnstone will shortly be making way for a new presiding officer

Call for hustings to elect presiding officer as names mooted for post

The newly-elected Reform UK MSPs arrive for their first day at the Scottish Parliament.

Explainer The new MSPs are in Holyrood - what happens now?

The Scottish Labour Party needs to take ownership of being rejected Barrie Cunning

Here's the Scottish Tories need to do now after election battering Adam Morris

First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney speaking during a press conference at Grassmarket Apex Hotel, Edinburgh

Swinney vows to push ahead with indyref bid, citing rise of Farage

Anas Sarwar and Malcolm Offord

Explainer So who is the main opposition in Holyrood - Reform or Labour?

Shops are more than just businesses, they are part of Scotland's socio-economic fabric (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Five ways the Scottish Government can help hard-pressed shops David Lonsdale

Russell Findlay's plea to voters didn't impress John McLellan (Picture: Jane Barlow)

Desperate, laughable: Tory and Labour election inquests will be brutal John McLellan

Scottish Government agricultural policies need to recognise the importance of livestock (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Amid rising costs and erratic weather, Scotland's farmers need help Andrew Connon

In Scotland, in 2025, the ratio of pupils to teachers in nurseries was 119:1 (Picture: Matt Cardy)

Shocking lack of nursery teachers shows how badly education is funded Andrea Bradley

The North Sea energy industry needs the support of both the Scottish and UK governments (Picture: Andy Buchanan/WPA pool)

Why the new Scottish Government must now back the oil and gas industry David Whitehouse

Philip Kurland's shop in Plains, Georgia, sells US presidential memorabilia but there would be little demand for something similar in Scotland, says Susan Dalgety (Picture: Megan Varner)

The biggest losers in Scottish election are not who you think they are Susan Dalgety

Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer embraces Holly Bruce, left, after she won the Glasgow Southside seat (Picture: Robert Perry)

How chaos theory helps explain the Scottish election Euan McColm

John Swinney, seen with his wife Elizabeth outside a polling station in Burrelton, Perthshire, must endeavour to improve Scotland's economy, not simply rely on empty nationalist rhetoric (Picture: Andy Buchanan)

Why Swinney could become the new Starmer if he pushes indy too hard Scotsman comment

Whoever was advising Keir Starmer has a lot to answer for (Picture: Jane Barlow)

How London Labour blew Scotland’s best chance for meaningful change Brian Wilson

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

Analysis Labour's downfall cannot mask unionists' failure to oust SNP again

Scotland and the UK needs North Sea oil and gas (Picture: Andy Buchanan)

What Scottish Government must do to tackle it £5 billion black hole Sir Tom Hunter

John Swinney after he was re-elected in his Perthshire North constituency

Swinney falls short of SNP majority as Reform and Labour tie in second

Angus Robertson (centre) was ousted by Lorna Slater (right) in Edinburgh Central

Scottish Parliament Elections 2026: Here's the big winners and losers

Angus Robertson beside anti-Guga hunt campaigner Robert Pownall as results were confirmed for Edinburgh Central

'Nae exit poll. Nae overnight count': How daytime results day unfolded

Meet Scotland's new MSPs - including a driving instructor and pianist

The results of the Scottish Parliament elections in full

SNP leader John Swinney, clashing with Reform UK Scotland leader Malcolm Offord during the Channel 4 leaders debate

Exclusive John Swinney set to shun Reform MSPs at Holyrood if SNP retain power

Keir Starmer must not try to cling onto power but co-operate with the process of replacing him with a new Prime Minister (Picture: Carl Court)

Stumbling Keir Starmer needs to accept that it's time for him to fall Scotsman comment

John Swinney and Scotland's other party leaders should have been more focussed on how to improve the economy during the election campaign (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

How this Holyrood election let Scotland down badly Sandy Begbie CBE

Up to a quarter of voters may still change their mind on polling day.

Holyrood election 2026: One in four could still change their mind

First Minister John Swinney out campaigning with SNP activists.

Election eve poll projects SNP falling short on a majority

Order in the classroom is particularly important for children relying on education as a route out of poverty (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

SNP's track record on education has been unmitigated disaster Cameron Wyllie

Angus Robertson

Greens on course to oust SNP minister at Holyrood election, party says

The Glen Sannox ferry pictured in 2017 ahead of its 'launch' with painted-on windows. It finally entered service in 2025

Scotland must vote for economic growth – not more SNP mismanagement Murdo Fraser

It's real votes that count, not opinion polls (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Don't believe the polls. Why the Scottish election is all to play for Jackie Baillie

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