- Vote counting for the Scottish Parliament election began on Friday morning at 9am, following Thursday's polling, with initial constituency results anticipated around midday and a comprehensive outcome expected by Friday evening.
- The election will determine 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), who will subsequently decide the next First Minister, with voters electing 73 constituency representatives and 56 additional MSPs through eight regional lists.
- Following the closure of polls, leaders of Scotland's main political parties expressed gratitude to their campaigners for their efforts over the six-week campaign period.
- SNP leader John Swinney highlighted his party's focus on improving the NHS, addressing the cost of living, and pursuing independence, while Scottish Labour's deputy leader Jackie Baillie championed their 'serious plan' and candidate Anas Sarwar.
- Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay thanked activists for promoting their manifesto to 'get Scotland working again,' and Scottish Green co-leader Gillian Mackay and Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton also extended thanks for support and positive campaigns.
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