Thursday, May 13, 1999 Published at 16:48 GMT 17:48 UK
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Scots head for coalition rule
Labour is the biggest party in the new Scottish Parliament but has fallen nine seats short of an overall majority and is set to negotiate a coalition with the Liberal Democrats. |
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Socialists' foot in Holyrood door
The regional list has seen the Scottish Socialist Party win a seat at Holyrood along with something of a comeback by the Tories and a place for the Scottish Greens. |
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Historic Green victory
Robin Harper has been elected to serve as the UK's first Green parliamentarian at Holyrood. |
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Splitting the ticket
BBC Scotland political editor Brian Taylor looks at how voters cast their ballots for different parties in this historic election. |
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The leaders' reactions
The four main party leaders give their reaction to the Scottish Parliament elections which will lead to hours of power-broking sessions. |
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Anger over count hold-ups
Delays in completing counts in the Scottish Parliament elections angered a Scottish Office minister. |
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The Scottish election in quotes
Scotland's first 'general election' for nearly 300 years is provoking lively comment from politicians as the results unfold. |
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Canavan's unhappy divorce
Dennis Cavanan, the man who Labour turned away from Holyrood, never wanted to leave the party of his youth - but felt he had no choice. |
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Dewar reaches the top
Donald Dewar's demeanour has earned him the nickname of Donald "Dour", but he is known as a top debater and one of the cleverest men in government. |
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Wallace: The kingmaker from Orkney
Jim Wallace ended the campaign as he began it, voicing his hope that the Scottish Parliament will engender a new era of consensual politics. |
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