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Scottish party leaders head to the polls to cast their vote on election day

Moray MP, Douglas Ross is hoping to make gains for his party in Scotland. Picture by Jason Hedges.
Moray MP, Douglas Ross is hoping to make gains for his party in Scotland. Picture by Jason Hedges.

The main Scottish party leaders have made their way to their local polling station as the nation casts its vote in the 2022 local elections.

Many of the leaders in Scotland have been speaking to people for months to persuade them to vote for their candidates.

This election comes at a time when many of the major political parties are embroiled in controversies including Partygate and Ferguson Marine CalMac ferry fiasco.

Thursday, May 5, is the day the Scots decide who will win one of the 1,219 seats across 32 local councils.

Each main party leader made their way to the polls as a sign of how important these elections are.

First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon came prepared with a change of clothes for what was due to be a long day.

Alex Salmond’s Alba party is standing in its first local elections.

Former First Minister Alex Salmond is hoping that his Alba Party can make their mark in this election. Picture by Duncan Brown

 

Alex Salmond’s Alba Party did not win a single seat in last years Scottish election. Picture by Duncan Brown.

Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross was joined by his family to cast his vote.

Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross pictured casting his vote at Fogwatt Hall, Moray, today. Picture by Jason Hedges
Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross, wife Krystle and sons Alistair and James are pictured casting their vote at Fogwatt Hall today. Picture by Jason Hedges

Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar is hoping to sway voters from the SNP, following opposition to a new independence referendum and anger over the CalMac ferry debacle.

Green Party co-leader, Lorna Slater is hoping her party can improve on their 19 seats they won in the last local election in 2017.

Liberal Democrats tend to do well in the north of Scotland and are hoping to improve on their 67 seats won in 2017.

When will we know election day results?