Voters head to the polls for 2026 Holyrood election

Your guide to The Scotsman's Holyrood election results coverage

We’ll have reporters on the ground throughout Scotland to bring you all the latest news, gossip and analysis

Live as voters go to the polls across Scotland on election day

Polls opened at 7am and close at 10pm today - All major parties will be hoping that voters turn out today and get their vote in - The National…

Voters head to the polls for 2026 Holyrood election

Polling stations will remain open until 22:00, though the first results are not expected until Friday afternoon.

Scots go to the polls in Holyrood election

Polling stations will open at 7am and close at 10pm.

Scottish election 2026: Voters head to the polls

A new poll last night showed the SNP’s lead tightening with support for Scottish Labour rising.

Polls open as Scots vote in Holyrood elections

POLLS have opened this morning as Scots vote for who will represent them in Holyrood for the upcoming term. Recent polls show the SNP on track to be the largest party by a clear margin once more – but falling just short of a majority. Reform UK, lead by former Tory peer Malcolm Offord, will likely be the opposition party with around 20 seats, far below the SNP. The Scottish Conservatives, led by Russell Findlay and the second biggest party at th…