Polling stations are open from 07:00 to 22:00, though the first results are not expected until Friday afternoon.

Get the latest news and election results in the 2026 election from BBC News ...

In the volatile politics of 2026, it is probably best to prepare for a range of possible scenarios, writes BBC Scotland ...

John Swinney's party finished comfortably ahead of its rivals, but short of an overall majority.

The SNP is the biggest winner in the Scottish Parliament election but its tally of 58 seats is short of a majority. Party leader John Swinney said his party had won the Holyrood election "hands down" ...