Polling stations were open from 7am till 10pm, in an election which could be crucial in determining Scotland’s future within the UK.
Follow this recap which takes a look back at the news and events as they unfolded throughout the day.
Scottish Election 2021 LIVE: The latest updates from around the country as Scotland goes to the polls
Last updated: Thursday, 06 May, 2021, 22:18
- Scots head to the polls to elect next Scottish Government
- Polling stations were open from 7am till 10pm
- Sturgeon and SNP pushing to win overall majority at Holyrood
Scottish Election 2021: how an election campaign like no other played out
Scottish Election 2021: how an election campaign like no other played out
It was the Holyrood campaign which saw one party leader repeatedly take to an aerial trapeze, inspired another to join in an impromptu funk dance routine in a car park and a third to utilise giant games and chairs as photo shoot props in a trend which many regarded as a Holyrood remake of ‘Honey, I shrunk the Kids’.
Polling stations have now closed across Scotland
However, if you were in line before 10pm you still will be able to vote.
Scottish Parliament election 2021: full list of 129 MSPs by party, region and constituency – and current composition of Holyrood
As we draw to the final stages of voting, here is a full list of 129 MSPs by party, region and constituency in Scotland.
Here's a full list of current MSPs ahead of the 2021 Scottish Parliament election
Scotland’s political parties are competing for 129 MSP seats on May 6
One hour to go until polling stations across Scotland close
But, remember, if you are in the queue outside your polling station before 10pm you will still be able to vote.
'We must all be united in calling out fascism and ensuring it is rejected’, says Scottish Greens Co-leader
Patrick Harvie responds to Nicola Sturgeon branding Jayda Fransen as a ‘fascist’ and ‘racist’ outside Glasgow polling station.
A large queue has formed at Kinnaird Primary School polling place as evening voters arrive in Falkirk
Scottish election 2021: What day will each Holyrood constituency declare a result and when will we know if the SNP wins a majority in Parliament?
This is when each Holyrood seat is expected to declare its election result
Scots will head to the polls on Thursday, May 6, but it could be some time before we know who has won the election.
Live election broadcast on The Scotsman website tomorrow at midday
Follow the Scotsman tomorrow for all the latest election updates as the ballots are counted.
Video: Nicola Sturgeon brands Jayda Fransen 'fascist' and 'racist' in tense confrontation with ex-Britain First deputy
Video: Nicola Sturgeon brands Jayda Fransen 'fascist' and 'racist' in tense confrontation with ex-Britain First deputy
Nicola Sturgeon has called the former deputy leader of Britain First a “racist” after she accused the First Minister of “flooding” the country with immigrants.