Scottish Parliamentary elections use the Additional Member System (AMS) system. Under this system, voters are given two votes: one for their constituency, which elects a single MSP by first-past-the-post; and one for their region, which elects seven MSPs by closed list. Four Scottish Parliamentary elections have been held since the reconvention of the Scottish Parliament in 1999. Elections are held every four years, on the first Thursday in May.
The election delivered the first majority government since the opening of Holyrood, a remarkable feat as the mixed member proportional representation system used to elect MSPs was, according to Jack McConnell, originally implemented to prevent any party achieving an overall parliamentary majority. The SNP won 69 seats, the most the party has ever held at either a Holyrood or Westminster election, allowing leader Alex Salmond to remain First Minister of Scotland. The SNP gained 32 constituencies, twenty two from the Scottish Labour Party, nine from the Scottish Liberal Democrats and one from the Scottish Conservatives. Such was the scale of their gains that, of the 73 constituencies in Scotland, only 20 are now represented by MSPs of other political parties. The Scottish Labour Party lost seven seats and suffered their worst election defeat in Scotland since 1931, with huge losses in their traditional Central Belt constituencies and for the first time having to rely on the regional lists to elect members within these areas. They did, however, remain the largest opposition party. Party leader Iain Gray announced his resignation following his party's disappointing result. The Scottish Liberal Democrats were soundly defeated; their popular vote share was cut in half and their seat total reduced from 17 to 5. Tavish Scott announced his resignation as party leader shortly after the election. For Scottish Conservatives, the election proved disappointing as their popular vote dropped slightly and their number of seats fell by 2, with party leader Annabel Goldie also announcing her resignation.
The 2016 Scottish Parliament election is to be held on Thursday 5 May 2016 to elect 129 members to the Scottish Parliament. It will be the fifth general election since the parliament was established in 1999.
Date
Under the Scotland Act 1998, an ordinary general election to the Scottish Parliament would normally have been held on the first Thursday in May four years after the 2011 election, i.e. in May 2015. In May 2010, the new UK Government stated in the coalition agreement that the next United Kingdom general election would also be held in May 2015. This proposal was criticised by the Scottish National Party and Labour, as it had been recommended after the 2007 election that elections with different voting systems should be held on separate days: a recommendation which all of the political parties had then accepted. In response to this criticism, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg offered the right to vary the date of the Scottish Parliament election by a year either way. All the main political parties then stated their support for delaying the election by a year. The Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011, a statute of the Westminster Parliament, moved the date of the Scottish Parliament general election to 5 May 2016.
In modern use, "Scottish people" or "Scots" is used to refer to anyone whose linguistic, cultural, family ancestral or genetic origins are from within Scotland. The Latin word Scotti originally referred to the Gaels but came to describe all inhabitants of Scotland. Though sometimes considered archaic or pejorative, the term Scotch has also been used for the Scottish people, though this usage is current primarily outside Scotland.
There are people of Scottish descent in many countries other than Scotland. Emigration, influenced by factors such as the Highland and Lowland Clearances, Scottish participation in the British Empire, and latterly industrial decline and unemployment, resulted in Scottish people being found throughout the world. Large populations of Scottish people settled the new-world lands of North and South America, Australia and New Zealand. There is a Scottish presence at a particularly high level in Canada, which has the highest level per-capita of Scots descendants in the world and second largest population of descended Scots ancestry after the United States. They took with them their Scottish languages and culture.
Gaels settled in Nova Scotia commencing in 1773 with the arrival of the Ship Hector and continuing up until the 1850s. Gaelic has been spoken for 241 years in Nova Scotia: on Cape Breton Island and on the northeastern Nova Scotia mainland.
The Gaelic cultural identity community is a vibrant part of Nova Scotia's diverse peoples and communities. Thousands of Nova Scotians attend Gaelic-related activities and events annually including: language workshops and immersions, milling frolics, square dances, fiddle and piping sessions, concerts and festivals. Up until about the turn of the 20th century, Gaelic was widely spoken on eastern Prince Edward Island (PEI). In the 2011 Canadian Census, 10 individuals in PEI cited that their mother tongue was a Gaelic language, with over 90 claiming to speak a Gaelic language.
Edinburgh, the country's capital and second-largest city, was the hub of the Scottish Enlightenment of the 18th century, which transformed Scotland into one of the commercial, intellectual, and industrial powerhouses of Europe. Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, was once one of the world's leading industrial cities and now lies at the centre of the Greater Glasgow conurbation. Scottish waters consist of a large sector of the North Atlantic and the North Sea, containing the largest oil reserves in the European Union. This has given Aberdeen, the third-largest city in Scotland, the title of Europe's oil capital.
The Scottish Parliament today re-elected Alex Salmond, MSP for Aberdeenshire East, as First Minister to lead the Scottish Government for the next five years.
published: 18 May 2011
Scotland: an actress and an editor debate the results
A historic night for Scotland as the SNP wins a majority in the Scottish Parliament. Actress and comedienne Elaine C Smith, and the Scottish Editor of the Telegraph Alan Cochrane look at the results.
.
published: 06 May 2011
Scottish Parliamentary Election Result 2011 for Midlothian North and Musselburgh
Returning Officer Kenneth Lawrie announces the result of the Midlothian North and Musselburgh constituency vote for the 2011 Scottish Parliamentary election.
published: 06 May 2011
SNP's Alex Salmond: 'Team Scotland has won this election'
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond: "I believe the Scottish National Party won this election because Scotland wants to travel in hope and to aim high. Team Scotland has won this election.".
published: 06 May 2011
Election 2011 - Margaret Curran finds out SNP GAIN Glasgow Shettleston
Raymond Buchanan reports that the SNP's John Mason has gained Glasgow Shettleston from Labour. Listen out for Curran's gasp of sheer horror and disbelief at 0:07!
published: 10 May 2011
2011 Scottish Parliament Election
The 2011 Scottish Parliament election was held on Thursday, 5 May 2011 to elect 129 members to the Scottish Parliament.
published: 09 May 2021
Scottish Parliament elections - Argyll and Bute count
The SNP swept to a majority win in the Scottish Parliament elections on May 5 2011 and in Argyll and Bute the result was no different. The count took place at the Lochgilphead Joint School Campus, with SNP candidate Mike Russell winning with a large majority. Joining the Highlands and Islands list of MSPs was SNP candidate Mike Mackenzie and Tory Jamie McGrigor missed out on the Argyll and Bute seat but was re-elected via the Highlands and Islands list.
published: 11 May 2011
Historic victory for SNP in Scotland
It's an unprecedented victory for Alex Salmond's Scottish National Party - but will it lead to Scottish independence? Cathy Newman's on the case. .
UK local elections: Scottish nationalists claim ‘historic’ victory in polls
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The Scottish National party (SNP) won the most seats in elections to the Scottish Parliament, final results showed Friday, as local and regional elections seen as a key test for opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn took place across the UK.
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The Scottish Parliament today re-elected Alex Salmond, MSP for Aberdeenshire East, as First Minister to lead the Scottish Government for the next five years.
The Scottish Parliament today re-elected Alex Salmond, MSP for Aberdeenshire East, as First Minister to lead the Scottish Government for the next five years.
The Scottish Parliament today re-elected Alex Salmond, MSP for Aberdeenshire East, as First Minister to lead the Scottish Government for the next five years.
A historic night for Scotland as the SNP wins a majority in the Scottish Parliament. Actress and comedienne Elaine C Smith, and the Scottish Editor of the Teleg...
A historic night for Scotland as the SNP wins a majority in the Scottish Parliament. Actress and comedienne Elaine C Smith, and the Scottish Editor of the Telegraph Alan Cochrane look at the results.
.
A historic night for Scotland as the SNP wins a majority in the Scottish Parliament. Actress and comedienne Elaine C Smith, and the Scottish Editor of the Telegraph Alan Cochrane look at the results.
.
Returning Officer Kenneth Lawrie announces the result of the Midlothian North and Musselburgh constituency vote for the 2011 Scottish Parliamentary election.
Returning Officer Kenneth Lawrie announces the result of the Midlothian North and Musselburgh constituency vote for the 2011 Scottish Parliamentary election.
Returning Officer Kenneth Lawrie announces the result of the Midlothian North and Musselburgh constituency vote for the 2011 Scottish Parliamentary election.
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond: "I believe the Scottish National Party won this election because Scotland wants to travel in hope and to aim high. Team Sc...
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond: "I believe the Scottish National Party won this election because Scotland wants to travel in hope and to aim high. Team Scotland has won this election.".
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond: "I believe the Scottish National Party won this election because Scotland wants to travel in hope and to aim high. Team Scotland has won this election.".
Raymond Buchanan reports that the SNP's John Mason has gained Glasgow Shettleston from Labour. Listen out for Curran's gasp of sheer horror and disbelief at 0:0...
Raymond Buchanan reports that the SNP's John Mason has gained Glasgow Shettleston from Labour. Listen out for Curran's gasp of sheer horror and disbelief at 0:07!
Raymond Buchanan reports that the SNP's John Mason has gained Glasgow Shettleston from Labour. Listen out for Curran's gasp of sheer horror and disbelief at 0:07!
The SNP swept to a majority win in the Scottish Parliament elections on May 5 2011 and in Argyll and Bute the result was no different. The count took place at t...
The SNP swept to a majority win in the Scottish Parliament elections on May 5 2011 and in Argyll and Bute the result was no different. The count took place at the Lochgilphead Joint School Campus, with SNP candidate Mike Russell winning with a large majority. Joining the Highlands and Islands list of MSPs was SNP candidate Mike Mackenzie and Tory Jamie McGrigor missed out on the Argyll and Bute seat but was re-elected via the Highlands and Islands list.
The SNP swept to a majority win in the Scottish Parliament elections on May 5 2011 and in Argyll and Bute the result was no different. The count took place at the Lochgilphead Joint School Campus, with SNP candidate Mike Russell winning with a large majority. Joining the Highlands and Islands list of MSPs was SNP candidate Mike Mackenzie and Tory Jamie McGrigor missed out on the Argyll and Bute seat but was re-elected via the Highlands and Islands list.
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The Scottish National party (SNP) won the most seats in elections to the Scottish Parliament, final results showed Friday, as local and regional elections seen as a key test for opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn took place across the UK.
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The SNP wins a third consecutive Scottish Parliament election
In Scotland, Labour suffered its worst results for over a century. It means the Conservatives are now the official opposition. The SNP lost its majority, but Nicola Sturgeon says it doesn't mean she will be doing deals with any other party. As Leyla Hayes explains though - it's the prospect of another vote on independence that's looming large.
published: 06 May 2016
Scottish Conservative Election Broadcast 2016
Scottish Conservative Election Broadcast for the Scottish Parliament Elections 2016.
published: 08 Apr 2016
Election of the Presiding Officer (Part 2) - 12 May 2016
published: 12 May 2016
Election of the Presiding Officer (Part 1) - 12 May 2016
published: 12 May 2016
Sign Language Scottish Parliament 2016 election voting guide
This is a British sign language translation of our May 2016 Scottish Parliament election voting guide.
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Register to vote online by 18 April: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
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Scottish Parliament election video script
00:10 On Thursday 5 May 2016, there will be an election to the
Scottish Parliament.
00:14 The Scottish Parliament has powers to make laws for
Scotland in a range of areas including health, education,
housing, justice and the environment.
01:07 For more about the Scottish Parliament, go to
www.scottish.parliament.uk
01:20 Who can vote?
01:22 You can vote in this election i...
published: 07 Apr 2016
BSL Scottish Parliament election voting guide - What is different since the last election in 2016?
This is a British Sign Language translation of 'Your Scottish Parliament election voting guide May 2021'.
For everything you need to know ahead of the election on Thursday 6 May go to electoralcommission.org.uk/voter
ASKING QUESTIONS THAT MATTER
Scottish Labour Leader Kezia Dugdale visits The Pleasance Lifehouse (hostel for homeless men) in Edinburgh and answers questions about reducing the number of people in temporary accommodation and about reforming the private rented sector.
This is the first in a series of five films highlighting the key issues affecting communities ahead of the Scottish Elections on 5 May 2016. It gives a real insight into what the main political parties think about the things that matter. We hope that when politicians ask you for your vote you will be inspired to ask the questions that matter to you.
Due to a technical difficulty, the second film appears on Vimeo at: https://vimeo.com/161455905
It will be posted on our YouTube channel Monday morning.
For more information v...
#BothvotesSNP, #OnevoteSNP #OnevoteGreen, these have been going about a bit on social media but what will they achieve?
published: 21 Apr 2016
Scottish Election 2016 | Unemployment | Margaret Mitchell Conservative Party
ASKING QUESTIONS THAT MATTER
Margaret Mitchell member of the Conservative Party, visits the New Future and Employability Centre ran by The Salvation Army, where she answers questions from Louise McKnight an Employment Development Officer and Lieut-Colonel Jonathan Roberts.
This is the fourth in a series of five films highlighting the key issues affecting communities ahead of the Scottish Elections on 5 May 2016.
It gives a real insight into what the main political parties think about the things that matter. We hope that when politicians ask you for your vote you will be inspired to ask the questions that matter to you.
For more information:
http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/asking-questions-matter-scottish-election-2016
For the latest updates on films/videos released by The Salvation Ar...
published: 21 Apr 2016
Income Tax - Scottish Parliament Election 2016
Starting policies with a biggie, I'm looking at the income tax policy of the SNP, Labour, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Green and UKIP, how much some people could expect to pay and what the parties might raise.
In Scotland, Labour suffered its worst results for over a century. It means the Conservatives are now the official opposition. The SNP lost its majority, but Ni...
In Scotland, Labour suffered its worst results for over a century. It means the Conservatives are now the official opposition. The SNP lost its majority, but Nicola Sturgeon says it doesn't mean she will be doing deals with any other party. As Leyla Hayes explains though - it's the prospect of another vote on independence that's looming large.
In Scotland, Labour suffered its worst results for over a century. It means the Conservatives are now the official opposition. The SNP lost its majority, but Nicola Sturgeon says it doesn't mean she will be doing deals with any other party. As Leyla Hayes explains though - it's the prospect of another vote on independence that's looming large.
This is a British sign language translation of our May 2016 Scottish Parliament election voting guide.
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This is a British sign language translation of our May 2016 Scottish Parliament election voting guide.
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Register to vote online by 18 April: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
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Scottish Parliament election video script
00:10 On Thursday 5 May 2016, there will be an election to the
Scottish Parliament.
00:14 The Scottish Parliament has powers to make laws for
Scotland in a range of areas including health, education,
housing, justice and the environment.
01:07 For more about the Scottish Parliament, go to
www.scottish.parliament.uk
01:20 Who can vote?
01:22 You can vote in this election if you are registered to vote
in Scotland and will be 16 or over on Thursday 5 May
2016 and are:
- a British or Irish citizen, or
- a Commonwealth citizen who has leave to remain in the
UK or who does not require leave to remain in the UK, or
- a citizen of another European Union country
01:56 British citizens living overseas can’t vote in the Scottish
Parliament election.
02:03 This is the first Scottish Parliament election in which 16
and 17 year olds are eligible to vote.
02:13 You must be registered to vote by midnight on Monday 18
April 2016 to vote in this election.
02:54 Register to vote online at: gov.uk/register-to-vote or by
calling 0800 3 280 280
03:02 How do I vote
03:06 There are three ways to vote:
03:10 1. At your polling station on Thursday 5 May 2016
03:47 2. By post by 10pm on Thursday 5 May 2016.
04:21 By proxy (allowing somebody you trust to vote on your
behalf) by 5pm on Tuesday 26 April 2016.
In an emergency where you cannot go to the polling station
05:05 For more information or to get a postal or proxy application
form, go to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk or call our helpline on
0800 3 280 280
05:11 How do I fill in the ballot papers?
05:16 [Picture] Constituency ballot paper
05:29 On this ballot paper you vote for a candidate to represent
your constituency. Mark a cross (X) in the box opposite
the name of one candidate.
05:42 [Picture] Regional ballot paper
05:45 On this ballot paper you vote for a party or independent
candidate to represent your region. Mark a cross (X) in the
box opposite the name of one party or independent
candidate.
06:09 How to find out more
06:11 If you have any questions, or would like to obtain this
leaflet in a different language or alternative format go to
www.aboutmyvote.co.uk or call our helpline on 0800 3 280
280.
This is a British sign language translation of our May 2016 Scottish Parliament election voting guide.
*****************************************************************
Register to vote online by 18 April: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
*****************************************************************
Scottish Parliament election video script
00:10 On Thursday 5 May 2016, there will be an election to the
Scottish Parliament.
00:14 The Scottish Parliament has powers to make laws for
Scotland in a range of areas including health, education,
housing, justice and the environment.
01:07 For more about the Scottish Parliament, go to
www.scottish.parliament.uk
01:20 Who can vote?
01:22 You can vote in this election if you are registered to vote
in Scotland and will be 16 or over on Thursday 5 May
2016 and are:
- a British or Irish citizen, or
- a Commonwealth citizen who has leave to remain in the
UK or who does not require leave to remain in the UK, or
- a citizen of another European Union country
01:56 British citizens living overseas can’t vote in the Scottish
Parliament election.
02:03 This is the first Scottish Parliament election in which 16
and 17 year olds are eligible to vote.
02:13 You must be registered to vote by midnight on Monday 18
April 2016 to vote in this election.
02:54 Register to vote online at: gov.uk/register-to-vote or by
calling 0800 3 280 280
03:02 How do I vote
03:06 There are three ways to vote:
03:10 1. At your polling station on Thursday 5 May 2016
03:47 2. By post by 10pm on Thursday 5 May 2016.
04:21 By proxy (allowing somebody you trust to vote on your
behalf) by 5pm on Tuesday 26 April 2016.
In an emergency where you cannot go to the polling station
05:05 For more information or to get a postal or proxy application
form, go to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk or call our helpline on
0800 3 280 280
05:11 How do I fill in the ballot papers?
05:16 [Picture] Constituency ballot paper
05:29 On this ballot paper you vote for a candidate to represent
your constituency. Mark a cross (X) in the box opposite
the name of one candidate.
05:42 [Picture] Regional ballot paper
05:45 On this ballot paper you vote for a party or independent
candidate to represent your region. Mark a cross (X) in the
box opposite the name of one party or independent
candidate.
06:09 How to find out more
06:11 If you have any questions, or would like to obtain this
leaflet in a different language or alternative format go to
www.aboutmyvote.co.uk or call our helpline on 0800 3 280
280.
This is a British Sign Language translation of 'Your Scottish Parliament election voting guide May 2021'.
For everything you need to know ahead of the election...
This is a British Sign Language translation of 'Your Scottish Parliament election voting guide May 2021'.
For everything you need to know ahead of the election on Thursday 6 May go to electoralcommission.org.uk/voter
This is a British Sign Language translation of 'Your Scottish Parliament election voting guide May 2021'.
For everything you need to know ahead of the election on Thursday 6 May go to electoralcommission.org.uk/voter
ASKING QUESTIONS THAT MATTER
Scottish Labour Leader Kezia Dugdale visits The Pleasance Lifehouse (hostel for homeless men) in Edinburgh and answers questions a...
ASKING QUESTIONS THAT MATTER
Scottish Labour Leader Kezia Dugdale visits The Pleasance Lifehouse (hostel for homeless men) in Edinburgh and answers questions about reducing the number of people in temporary accommodation and about reforming the private rented sector.
This is the first in a series of five films highlighting the key issues affecting communities ahead of the Scottish Elections on 5 May 2016. It gives a real insight into what the main political parties think about the things that matter. We hope that when politicians ask you for your vote you will be inspired to ask the questions that matter to you.
Due to a technical difficulty, the second film appears on Vimeo at: https://vimeo.com/161455905
It will be posted on our YouTube channel Monday morning.
For more information visit:
http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/askin...
For the latest updates on films/videos released by The Salvation Army in UK & Ireland follow us on:
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Or to find out more about The Salvation Army go to http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk
ASKING QUESTIONS THAT MATTER
Scottish Labour Leader Kezia Dugdale visits The Pleasance Lifehouse (hostel for homeless men) in Edinburgh and answers questions about reducing the number of people in temporary accommodation and about reforming the private rented sector.
This is the first in a series of five films highlighting the key issues affecting communities ahead of the Scottish Elections on 5 May 2016. It gives a real insight into what the main political parties think about the things that matter. We hope that when politicians ask you for your vote you will be inspired to ask the questions that matter to you.
Due to a technical difficulty, the second film appears on Vimeo at: https://vimeo.com/161455905
It will be posted on our YouTube channel Monday morning.
For more information visit:
http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/askin...
For the latest updates on films/videos released by The Salvation Army in UK & Ireland follow us on:
Twitter https://twitter.com/tsavideo
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SalvationArm...
Or to find out more about The Salvation Army go to http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk
ASKING QUESTIONS THAT MATTER
Margaret Mitchell member of the Conservative Party, visits the New Future and Employability Centre ran by The Salvation Army, wher...
ASKING QUESTIONS THAT MATTER
Margaret Mitchell member of the Conservative Party, visits the New Future and Employability Centre ran by The Salvation Army, where she answers questions from Louise McKnight an Employment Development Officer and Lieut-Colonel Jonathan Roberts.
This is the fourth in a series of five films highlighting the key issues affecting communities ahead of the Scottish Elections on 5 May 2016.
It gives a real insight into what the main political parties think about the things that matter. We hope that when politicians ask you for your vote you will be inspired to ask the questions that matter to you.
For more information:
http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/asking-questions-matter-scottish-election-2016
For the latest updates on films/videos released by The Salvation Army in UK & Ireland follow us on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsavideo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SalvationArmyVideoUK
Or to find out more about The Salvation Army go to
https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk
ASKING QUESTIONS THAT MATTER
Margaret Mitchell member of the Conservative Party, visits the New Future and Employability Centre ran by The Salvation Army, where she answers questions from Louise McKnight an Employment Development Officer and Lieut-Colonel Jonathan Roberts.
This is the fourth in a series of five films highlighting the key issues affecting communities ahead of the Scottish Elections on 5 May 2016.
It gives a real insight into what the main political parties think about the things that matter. We hope that when politicians ask you for your vote you will be inspired to ask the questions that matter to you.
For more information:
http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/asking-questions-matter-scottish-election-2016
For the latest updates on films/videos released by The Salvation Army in UK & Ireland follow us on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsavideo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SalvationArmyVideoUK
Or to find out more about The Salvation Army go to
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Starting policies with a biggie, I'm looking at the income tax policy of the SNP, Labour, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Green and UKIP, how much some people could ex...
Starting policies with a biggie, I'm looking at the income tax policy of the SNP, Labour, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Green and UKIP, how much some people could expect to pay and what the parties might raise.
Starting policies with a biggie, I'm looking at the income tax policy of the SNP, Labour, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Green and UKIP, how much some people could expect to pay and what the parties might raise.
The Scottish Parliament today re-elected Alex Salmond, MSP for Aberdeenshire East, as First Minister to lead the Scottish Government for the next five years.
A historic night for Scotland as the SNP wins a majority in the Scottish Parliament. Actress and comedienne Elaine C Smith, and the Scottish Editor of the Telegraph Alan Cochrane look at the results.
.
Returning Officer Kenneth Lawrie announces the result of the Midlothian North and Musselburgh constituency vote for the 2011 Scottish Parliamentary election.
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond: "I believe the Scottish National Party won this election because Scotland wants to travel in hope and to aim high. Team Scotland has won this election.".
Raymond Buchanan reports that the SNP's John Mason has gained Glasgow Shettleston from Labour. Listen out for Curran's gasp of sheer horror and disbelief at 0:07!
The SNP swept to a majority win in the Scottish Parliament elections on May 5 2011 and in Argyll and Bute the result was no different. The count took place at the Lochgilphead Joint School Campus, with SNP candidate Mike Russell winning with a large majority. Joining the Highlands and Islands list of MSPs was SNP candidate Mike Mackenzie and Tory Jamie McGrigor missed out on the Argyll and Bute seat but was re-elected via the Highlands and Islands list.
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The Scottish National party (SNP) won the most seats in elections to the Scottish Parliament, final results showed Friday, as local and regional elections seen as a key test for opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn took place across the UK.
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Scottish Parliamentary elections use the Additional Member System (AMS) system. Under this system, voters are given two votes: one for their constituency, which elects a single MSP by first-past-the-post; and one for their region, which elects seven MSPs by closed list. Four Scottish Parliamentary elections have been held since the reconvention of the Scottish Parliament in 1999. Elections are held every four years, on the first Thursday in May.
In Scotland, Labour suffered its worst results for over a century. It means the Conservatives are now the official opposition. The SNP lost its majority, but Nicola Sturgeon says it doesn't mean she will be doing deals with any other party. As Leyla Hayes explains though - it's the prospect of another vote on independence that's looming large.
This is a British sign language translation of our May 2016 Scottish Parliament election voting guide.
*****************************************************************
Register to vote online by 18 April: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
*****************************************************************
Scottish Parliament election video script
00:10 On Thursday 5 May 2016, there will be an election to the
Scottish Parliament.
00:14 The Scottish Parliament has powers to make laws for
Scotland in a range of areas including health, education,
housing, justice and the environment.
01:07 For more about the Scottish Parliament, go to
www.scottish.parliament.uk
01:20 Who can vote?
01:22 You can vote in this election if you are registered to vote
in Scotland and will be 16 or over on Thursday 5 May
2016 and are:
- a British or Irish citizen, or
- a Commonwealth citizen who has leave to remain in the
UK or who does not require leave to remain in the UK, or
- a citizen of another European Union country
01:56 British citizens living overseas can’t vote in the Scottish
Parliament election.
02:03 This is the first Scottish Parliament election in which 16
and 17 year olds are eligible to vote.
02:13 You must be registered to vote by midnight on Monday 18
April 2016 to vote in this election.
02:54 Register to vote online at: gov.uk/register-to-vote or by
calling 0800 3 280 280
03:02 How do I vote
03:06 There are three ways to vote:
03:10 1. At your polling station on Thursday 5 May 2016
03:47 2. By post by 10pm on Thursday 5 May 2016.
04:21 By proxy (allowing somebody you trust to vote on your
behalf) by 5pm on Tuesday 26 April 2016.
In an emergency where you cannot go to the polling station
05:05 For more information or to get a postal or proxy application
form, go to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk or call our helpline on
0800 3 280 280
05:11 How do I fill in the ballot papers?
05:16 [Picture] Constituency ballot paper
05:29 On this ballot paper you vote for a candidate to represent
your constituency. Mark a cross (X) in the box opposite
the name of one candidate.
05:42 [Picture] Regional ballot paper
05:45 On this ballot paper you vote for a party or independent
candidate to represent your region. Mark a cross (X) in the
box opposite the name of one party or independent
candidate.
06:09 How to find out more
06:11 If you have any questions, or would like to obtain this
leaflet in a different language or alternative format go to
www.aboutmyvote.co.uk or call our helpline on 0800 3 280
280.
This is a British Sign Language translation of 'Your Scottish Parliament election voting guide May 2021'.
For everything you need to know ahead of the election on Thursday 6 May go to electoralcommission.org.uk/voter
ASKING QUESTIONS THAT MATTER
Scottish Labour Leader Kezia Dugdale visits The Pleasance Lifehouse (hostel for homeless men) in Edinburgh and answers questions about reducing the number of people in temporary accommodation and about reforming the private rented sector.
This is the first in a series of five films highlighting the key issues affecting communities ahead of the Scottish Elections on 5 May 2016. It gives a real insight into what the main political parties think about the things that matter. We hope that when politicians ask you for your vote you will be inspired to ask the questions that matter to you.
Due to a technical difficulty, the second film appears on Vimeo at: https://vimeo.com/161455905
It will be posted on our YouTube channel Monday morning.
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ASKING QUESTIONS THAT MATTER
Margaret Mitchell member of the Conservative Party, visits the New Future and Employability Centre ran by The Salvation Army, where she answers questions from Louise McKnight an Employment Development Officer and Lieut-Colonel Jonathan Roberts.
This is the fourth in a series of five films highlighting the key issues affecting communities ahead of the Scottish Elections on 5 May 2016.
It gives a real insight into what the main political parties think about the things that matter. We hope that when politicians ask you for your vote you will be inspired to ask the questions that matter to you.
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Starting policies with a biggie, I'm looking at the income tax policy of the SNP, Labour, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Green and UKIP, how much some people could expect to pay and what the parties might raise.