NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsLIVETenants' rights and university funding on the election campaign agendaVoters will go to the polls on 7 May to elect 129 members of the Scottish Parliament.SNP pledges 'first refusal' for tenants to buy private rental homesJohn Swinney says it would help renters get on the housing ladder but other parties say the SNP is to blame for the housing emergency.4 hrs agoScotland PoliticsGreen candidate backs abolition of Scotland's prisonsThe comments, made by Edinburgh and Lothians East hopeful Kate Nevens, have been branded "monumentally stupid".3 days agoScotland PoliticsScottish Conservative election manifesto at-a-glanceThe party's priorities include cutting tax bills, raising school standards and delivering faster GP appointments.3 days agoScotland PoliticsCalMac ferries problems dominate election campaigningScotland's political leaders turn their attention to the problems facing ferry services as campaigning continued for Holyrood.2 days agoScotland PoliticsTax rebate not intended for millionaire pensioners, Findlay saysThe Scottish Tories say they will give £500 to pensioners - but the party's leader says he hopes millionaires will not apply.2 days agoScotland PoliticsScottish Conservatives pledge tax cuts in election manifestoLeader Russell Findlay announces his party's plans ahead of next month's Holyrood poll.3 days agoScotland PoliticsSNP chief told of Linden complaints 10 years ago, says ex-officialFormer council leader Jordan Linden was last month found guilty of five sexual assaults against young men.What we learned from Scotcast's interviews with party leadersThe leaders of Scotland's six biggest parties spoke to the BBC's Scotcast ahead of the election.How does the NHS in Scotland compare with the rest of the UK?BBC Verify looks at key measures to see what progress is being made and whether Scotland can be compared with other nations. 'An awful experiment': Cash boost for families as two-child limit scrappedThe nine-year policy that capped financial help at two children has been removed.Swinney softens stance on North Sea drilling as oil prices soarThe first minister said energy security should be a primary concern when making decisions on oil and gas projects.Features and analysisConservatives' Scottish manifesto pledges analysedBBC Scotland journalists have analysed some of the policies in the Conservatives' manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election. The huge task of rewiring Britain's electricity grid from top to bottomThe massive task of getting the power from where it is generated to where it is used involves a massive upgrade of the grid.Five years on: Why the SNP is still the party to beat in ScotlandAfter a major setback two years ago when Labour defeated them in the UK general election, the SNP's political luck seems to have turned.Smoking ban in Scotland's pubs was a 'PR war' - but has it saved lives?Exactly 20 years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices.Health, education, tax and more - Has the SNP delivered on its promises at Holyrood?As parties draw up their election manifestos, has the SNP ticked off the goals it set out in 2021?Scottish Parliament ElectionA simple guide to the Scottish Parliament election 2026Voters will elect the next Members of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7 May.Apply to take part in our leaders debateWho can I vote for in my area?Peach and lilac? The Scottish ballots explainedA quick guide to Holyrood's voting system and how your ballots are counted.How you can follow the election on BBC ScotlandThey include a leaders debate, daily online live pages, analysis, fact checking, audience-driven stories as well as a rolling results programme.We want to hear from youGet in touchTell us about the issues affecting you ahead of the Scottish electionSee more
