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

Here is a look back on polling to elect the next Scottish Government today (May 6) as polls across Scotland close.
By Conor Marlborough, Gary Flockhart & Hannah Brown
Published 6th May 2021, 06:34 BST
Updated 7th May 2021, 18:10 BST
Live updates as Scots head to the polls in the 2021 Holyrood elections.Live updates as Scots head to the polls in the 2021 Holyrood elections.
Live updates as Scots head to the polls in the 2021 Holyrood elections.

Polling stations were open from 7am till 10pm, in an election which could be crucial in determining Scotland’s future within the UK.

The results will be announced from Friday.

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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