Pre-election period – Counting the days until May 2026 election for Scottish Parliament.

During the pre-election period, much is happening behind the scenes in Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government. Not to mention in government agencies and across the whole public and third sectors. This short opinion piece reflects what’s happening now and reviews Holyrood 2021 to 2026. Scene setting for further analysis after the results are known, and the next Scottish Government and Parliament are formed.