Scottish Election 2021 Thursday RECAP: Polling across Scotland closes as Nicola Sturgeon fights for SNP majority | Anas Sarwar's Labour tries to overtake Douglas Ross's Conservatives | Dogs pictured at polling places
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 RECAP: The updates from around the country as Scotland went to the polls
Key Events
- Scots headed to the polls on Thursday to elect next Scottish Government
- Polling stations were open from 7am till 10pm
- Sturgeon and SNP pushing to win overall majority at Holyrood
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May snow showers forecast as voters cast ballots
A band of snowy showers which gave the north of Scotland a spring covering has moved south overnight.
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Queues form outside polling stations in the Capital
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