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
Scots head to the polls through rain, shine and snow
Despite dreich weather, scots across the country are adamant they are going to cast their votes today no matter what the heavens have planned.
Local democracy reporter Joseph Anderson at Clermiston polling station
Watch as Joseph guides us through who’s standing for the Edinburgh Western constituency as there is less than five hours left to vote.
Scottish election 2021: how to vote, where is my nearest polling station - and what are the opening times?
Calling all last-minute voters- here’s where you need to head over to and when the polling stations close tonight.
This is how you can vote in the Scottish election - and where your nearest polling station is
The deadline for registering for a postal vote has now passed but you can still go down to the polls on Scotland’s election day to cast your ballot
Local democracy reporter Joseph Anderson reporting for Edinburgh Southern
Watch as Joseph tells us all about the candidates running for Edinburgh Southern in the pouring rain of this election polling day. Glad he has that big brolly to see him through!
Scottish elections 2021: Your guide to the Holyrood election results
What will happen once all the ballots are counted?
Scottish elections 2021: Your guide to the Holyrood election results
Covid-19 restrictions have resulted in one of the strangest elections in Scotland’s history, but what will happen once all the ballots are counted and what will be the key moments over the coming days?
First Minister calls deputy leader of the Britain First movement ‘fascist’ and ‘racist’
Nicola Sturgeon calls Jayda Fransen a ‘fascist ‘ and ‘racist’ outside a Glasgow polling station.
Nicola Sturgeon says she is confident Glasgow Southside will ‘utterly reject these fascists’ following Jayda Fransen confrontation outside polling station
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.