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Parliament dissolved ahead of election

The Scottish Parliament is now dissolved ahead of the election on Thursday 7 May 2026.

During dissolution, there are no MSPs and no parliamentary business can take place.

For more information, please visit Election 2026

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Education

Electoral Commission resources

The Electoral Commission has produced activities and materials supporting young people to access trustworthy information to get informed about politics, democracy and elections.

Whether it’s discovering who represents them in their area, exploring the issues that matter most to them, or making a positive impact in their community, there are lots of ways young people can get informed and get involved.

Resources for the Scottish Parliament election in 2026

Resources for young people

Democratic engagement resources


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