Scottish Parliamentary Elections 2026
The Scottish Parliamentary Elections will be held on Thursday 7 May.
East Dunbartonshire residents will vote in the Strathkelvin and Bearsden Constituency or Clydebank and Milngavie Constituency.
To vote in this election you must be:
- Registered to vote – find out how to register to vote
- Be 16 or over on the day of the election.
Please be aware Voter ID is not needed to vote in the Scottish Parliamentary Elections.
You will receive two ballot papers at the polling place – one is for your constituency MSP and the other is for the regional MSP. You must place one X on each ballot
Boundaries Scotland has carried out a review of constituencies, and some will now look different. View the new boundaries on the boundaries Scotland website.
Key dates including important dates for candidates are below.
Election Timetable
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
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Publication of Notice of Election |
Monday 16 March 2026 |
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Nominations Commence |
From the day after the publication of Notice of Election |
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Close of nominations and deadline for withdrawals of candidature |
4pm on Wednesday 1 April 2026 |
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Notification of appointment of election agents |
4pm on Wednesday 1 April 2026 |
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Publication of statement of persons nominated and notice of poll (if no objections) |
5pm on Wednesday 1 April 2026 |
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Publication of statement of persons nominated and notice of poll (if objections are received) |
4pm on Thursday 2 April 2026 |
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Deadline for applications to register to vote |
Midnight on Monday 20 April 2026 |
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Deadline for new postal votes or to make changes to existing postal or proxy votes |
5pm on Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
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Deadline for cancelling existing postal or proxy votes |
Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
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Deadline for applications for new proxy votes |
5pm on Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
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Appointment of counting and polling agents |
Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
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Appointment of sub agents |
Tuesday 5 May 2026 |
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Polling day |
7am to 10pm |
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Deadline to apply for an emergency proxy |
5pm on Polling day |
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Replacement for spoilt postal votes ends |
5pm on Polling day |
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Replacement for lost postal votes ends |
5pm on Polling day |
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Alterations to register to correct clerical error |
9pm on Polling day |
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Return of spending returns to the CRO |
+ 35 calendar days from result |
Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll
A poll will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026 between 7am and 10 pm.
The following people have been or stand nominated for election as a member of the Scottish Parliament for the Strathkelvin and Bearsden constituency.
Statement of Persons Nominated
| Name of candidate | Description of candidate (if any) |
|---|---|
|
Pam Gosal |
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party |
|
Faten Hameed |
Reform UK |
|
Adam Harley |
Scottish Liberal Democrats |
|
Denis Johnston |
Scottish National Party (SNP) |
|
Colette McDiarmid |
Scottish Labour Party |
Situation of Polling Stations
| No. of polling station | Situation of polling station | Description of persons entitled to vote |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Bearsden Primary School, Roman Road, Bearsden G61 2SY |
MS20 BEECHWOOD COURT TO MACFARLANE ROAD |
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2 |
Bearsden Primary School, Roman Road, Bearsden G61 2SY |
MS20 MANNOFIELD TO WHITEHILL ROAD |
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3 |
Colquhoun Park Primary School, Canniesburn Road, Bearsden G61 1HD |
MS21 ALLANDER ROAD TO ESKDALE ROAD |
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4 |
Colquhoun Park Primary School, Canniesburn Road, Bearsden G61 1HD |
MS21 FALLOCH ROAD TO TWEED DRIVE |
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5 |
Westerton Public Hall, 84 Maxwell Avenue, Bearsden G61 1NZ |
MS22 ALMOND ROAD TO DEEPDEENE ROAD |
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6 |
Westerton Public Hall, 84 Maxwell Avenue, Bearsden G61 1NZ |
MS22 DIRLETON GATE TO MARYHILL ROAD |
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7 |
Westerton Public Hall, 84 Maxwell Avenue, Bearsden G61 1NZ |
MS22 MAXWELL AVENUE TO WHEATFIELD ROAD |
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8 |
Boclair Community Church Hall, Rannoch Drive, Bearsden G61 2LD |
MS23 AFTON CRESCENT TO DURNESS AVENUE |
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9 |
Boclair Community Church Hall, Rannoch Drive, Bearsden G61 2LD |
MS23 EARN AVENUE TO KILLERMONT ROAD |
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10 |
Boclair Community Church Hall, Rannoch Drive, Bearsden G61 2LD |
MS23 KINNAIRD CRESCENT TO WOODVALE AVENUE |
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11 |
Milton of Campsie Parish Church Hall, Lochiel Drive, Milton of Campsie G66 8EX |
MS24 ALDER ROAD TO CANNERTON CRESCENT |
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12 |
Milton of Campsie Parish Church Hall, Lochiel Drive, Milton of Campsie G66 8EX |
MS24 CANNERTON PARK TO KIRKTON CRESCENT |
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13 |
Milton of Campsie Parish Church Hall, Lochiel Drive, Milton of Campsie G66 8EX |
MS24 LABURNUM DRIVE TO WILLOW DRIVE |
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14 |
Haughhead Hall, Kirkton Crescent, Campsie Glen G66 7AL |
MS25 CAMPSIE GATE TO THE CLACHAN |
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15 |
Lennoxtown Primary School, School Lane, Lennoxtown G66 7LX |
MS26 ARGYLE GARDENS TO FERN LANE |
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16 |
Lennoxtown Primary School, School Lane, Lennoxtown G66 7LX |
MS26 GEELONG GARDENS TO MAIN STREET |
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17 |
Lennoxtown Primary School, School Lane, Lennoxtown G66 7LX |
MS26 MARGARET COURT TO WINSTON CRESCENT |
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18 |
Baldernock Primary School, Fluchter Road, Balmore G64 4AS |
MS27 ALLANDER AVENUE TO TOWER ROAD |
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19 |
Balmuildy Primary School, Stirling Drive, Bishopbriggs G64 3AJ |
MS28 ASHFIELD TO MORAR CRESCENT |
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20 |
Balmuildy Primary School, Stirling Drive, Bishopbriggs G64 3AJ |
MS28/MS29 BALMUILDY ROAD TO WESTFIELDS |
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21 |
St Matthew’s Primary School, Park Road, Bishopbriggs G64 2NP |
MS30 BELVIDERE CRESCENT TO WHITELAW GARDENS |
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22 |
Meadowburn Primary School, Lendale Lane, Bishopbriggs G64 3LL |
MS31 ALLAN GLEN GARDENS TO HERIOT CRESCENT |
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23 |
Meadowburn Primary School, Lendale Lane, Bishopbriggs G64 3LL |
MS31 HIGH MOSS GROVE TO YARROW ROAD |
|
24 |
Torrance Community Centre, School Road, Torrance G64 4BZ |
MS32 ACRE VALLEY ROAD TO GUTHRIE PLACE |
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25 |
Torrance Community Centre, School Road, Torrance G64 4BZ |
MS32 HAWTHORN PLACE TO WOODMILL DRIVE |
|
26 |
Kenmure Parish Church Hall, Viewfield Avenue, Bishopbriggs G64 2AG |
MS33 BARDRILL DRIVE TO HEATHERBRAE |
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27 |
Kenmure Parish Church Hall, Viewfield Avenue, Bishopbriggs G64 2AG |
MS33 KENMURE AVENUE TO ST MARYS ROAD |
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28 |
Kenmure Parish Church Hall, Viewfield Avenue, Bishopbriggs G64 2AG |
MS34 BUCHLYVIE GARDENS TO VIEWFIELD ROAD |
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29 |
St Helen’s Primary School, Wester Cleddens Road, Bishopbriggs G64 1EH |
MS35 ABBOTSFORD TO WESTRAY PLACE |
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30 |
Thomas Muir Primary School, Kirriemuir Road, Bishopbriggs G64 1DL |
MS36 ANGUS AVENUE TO GANNOCHY DRIVE |
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31 |
Thomas Muir Primary School, Kirriemuir Road, Bishopbriggs G64 1DL |
MS36 GRAINGER ROAD TO MUIR CLOSE |
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32 |
Thomas Muir Primary School, Kirriemuir Road, Bishopbriggs G64 1DL |
MS36 MUIRHEAD WAY TO WOODHILL ROAD |
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33 |
Auchinairn Community & Early Years Centre, Beech Road, Bishopbriggs G64 1NE |
MS37 AUCHINAIRN ROAD TO KINNAIRD PLACE |
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34 |
Auchinairn Community & Early Years Centre, Beech Road, Bishopbriggs G64 1NE |
MS37 LARCH AVENUE TO WOODHILL ROAD |
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35 |
Springfield Cambridge Church Hall, 49 Springfield Road, Bishopbriggs G64 1PN |
MS38 ARNOLD AVENUE TO LEE CRESCENT |
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36 |
Springfield Cambridge Church Hall, 49 Springfield Road, Bishopbriggs G64 1PN |
MS38 LENNOX CRESCENT TO YOUNGER QUADRANT |
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37 |
Millersneuk Primary School, Lindsaybeg Road, Lenzie G66 5HZ |
MS39 ALBERT ROAD TO CRAIGENBAY CRESCENT |
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38 |
Millersneuk Primary School, Lindsaybeg Road, Lenzie G66 5HZ |
MS39 CRAIGENBAY ROAD TO HERIOT ROAD |
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39 |
Millersneuk Primary School, Lindsaybeg Road, Lenzie G66 5HZ |
MS39/CS01 BURNBRAE ROAD TO WATERMILL AVENUE |
|
40 |
Lenzie Meadow Primary School, Myrtle Avenue, Lenzie G66 4HW |
MS40 ALDER AVENUE TO WALNUT DRIVE |
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41 |
Lenzie Meadow Primary School, Myrtle Avenue, Lenzie G66 4HW |
MS41 ASH GROVE TO SPRUCE DRIVE |
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42 |
Lenzie Union Parish Church Hall, 65 Kirkintilloch Road, Lenzie G66 4LD |
MS42 BIRCH DRIVE TO KIRKINTILLOCH ROAD |
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43 |
Lenzie Union Parish Church Hall, 65 Kirkintilloch Road, Lenzie G66 4LD |
MS42/MS43 BOTHLIN COURT TO WOODSIDE AVENUE |
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44 |
St Cyprian's Scottish Episcopal Church, Beech Road, Lenzie G66 4HN |
MS44 BOGHEAD ROAD TO WESTERGREENS AVENUE |
|
45 |
St Cyprian's Scottish Episcopal Church, Beech Road, Lenzie G66 4HN |
MS45 BOGHEAD ROAD TO THORNWOOD AVENUE |
|
46 |
Kirkintilloch Miners Welfare, Townhead, Kirkintilloch, G66 3AA |
MS46 BACK O LOCH ROAD TO LOCH ROAD |
|
47 |
Kirkintilloch Miners Welfare, Townhead, Kirkintilloch, G66 3AA |
MS46 LUGGIEBANK ROAD TO WOODHEAD AVENUE |
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48 |
Oxgang Primary School, Lammermoor Road, Kirkintilloch G66 2AB |
MS47 ASHTON GATE TO POETS VIEW |
|
49 |
Oxgang Primary School, Lammermoor Road, Kirkintilloch G66 2AB |
MS47/MS48 BALLANTYNE BRAE TO WOODCROFT DRIVE |
|
50 |
Oxgang Primary School, Lammermoor Road, Kirkintilloch G66 2AB |
CS02 BARRHILL COURT TO LAMMERMOOR CRESCENT |
|
51 |
Oxgang Primary School, Lammermoor Road, Kirkintilloch G66 2AB |
CS02 LAMMERMOOR GARDENS TO YETTS CRESCENT |
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52 |
Oxgang Primary School, Lammermoor Road, Kirkintilloch G66 2AB |
CS03 ALEXANDER PLACE TO WATERSIDE ROAD |
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53 |
Twechar Primary School, Main Street, Twechar G65 9TA |
CS04 ALEXANDER AVENUE TO WATERSIDE ROAD |
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54 |
Harestanes Primary School, Mauchline Court, Kirkintilloch G66 2SA |
CS05 ALLOWAY COURT TO BURNS ROAD |
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55 |
Harestanes Primary School, Mauchline Court, Kirkintilloch G66 2SA |
CS05 CARRICK COURT TO GLENELG CRESCENT |
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56 |
Harestanes Primary School, Mauchline Court, Kirkintilloch G66 2SA |
CS05 HARESTANES GARDENS TO WATERSIDE ROAD |
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57 |
Hillhead Community Centre, 169 Meiklehill Road, Kirkintilloch G66 2JT |
CS06 AFTON VIEW TO TINTOCK DRIVE |
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58 |
Hillhead Community Centre, 169 Meiklehill Road, Kirkintilloch G66 2JT |
CS07 ABBOTSFORD DRIVE TO HIGHFIELD ROAD |
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59 |
Hillhead Community Centre, 169 Meiklehill Road, Kirkintilloch G66 2JT |
CS07 HILLHEAD ROAD TO NEWDYKE AVENUE |
|
60 |
Hillhead Community Centre, 169 Meiklehill Road, Kirkintilloch G66 2JT |
CS07 NEWDYKE ROAD TO WOODSTOCK AVENUE |
|
61 |
St David's Memorial Park Church Hall, Alexandra Street, Kirkintilloch, G66 1HE |
MS49 ACHILL PLACE TO HAYSTON ROAD |
|
62 |
St David's Memorial Park Church Hall, Alexandra Street, Kirkintilloch, G66 1HE |
MS49 KELVIN COURT TO WOODLAND AVENUE |
|
63 |
St David's Memorial Park Church Hall, Alexandra Street, Kirkintilloch, G66 1HE |
CS08 AILSA DRIVE TO WYLIE COURT |
Notice of Appointment of Election Agents
The following is a notice of Election Agents appointed by Candidates in the election of a Member of the Scottish Parliament for the above Constituency. I, Ann Davie, Constituency Returning Officer, hereby give notice that the following names and addresses of Election Agents of Candidates at this election, and the addresses of the offices of such Election Agents to which all claims, notices, writs, summons, and other documents addressed to them may be sent, have respectively been declared in writing to me as follows:
list of election agents
| Name of Candidate | Name of Agent | Office of Election Agent to which claims etc may be sent |
|---|---|---|
|
Pam Gosal |
Craig Wardrope |
570 Mosspark Boulevard, Glasgow, G52 1SD |
|
Faten Hameed |
Faten Hameed |
180 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 4RW |
|
Adam Harley |
Desmond John Buchanan |
33 Lilybank Road, Ratho Station, Edinburgh, EH28 8AS |
|
Denis Johnston |
Gordan Low |
SNP HQ, Gordon Lamb House, 3 Jackson’s Entry, Edinburgh, EH8 8PJ |
|
Colette McDiarmid |
Willie Munro |
Donald Dewar House, 139 Norfolk Street, Glasgow, G5 9EA |
Statement of persons and parties nominated for West of Scotland region
You will also be able to vote for your Regional MSP. View the list of candidates for the West of Scotland region.
View the list of elections agents for the West of Scotland region.
Statement of persons and parties nominated for Clydebank and Milngavie Constituency
Some residents in East Dunbartonshire will vote in the Clydebank and Milngavie constituency. View the list of candidates for the Clydebank and Milngavie Constituency.
View the list of elections agents for the Clydebank and Milngavie Constituency.
Notice of Scottish Parliament election
For the Strathkelvin and Bearsden Constituency
- An election is to be held for a Constituency Member to serve in the Scottish Parliament for the Strathkelvin and Bearsden constituency.
- Nomination papers can be obtained from the office of the Constituency Returning Officer, East Dunbartonshire Council, 12 Strathkelvin Place, Kirkintilloch, G66 1TJ, during the times stated below.
- Nomination papers must be delivered to the Constituency Returning Officer at East Dunbartonshire Council, 12 Strathkelvin Place, Kirkintilloch, G66 1TJ on any day after the date of this notice, Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm, but no later than 4pm on Wednesday 1 April 2026.
- If the election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday 7 May 2026.
- Applications to register to vote must reach the relevant Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Monday 20 April 2026. Applications to register to vote can be made online.
- The £500 deposit can be paid by legal tender or by means of a banker’s draft from a drawer which carries on business as a banker in the United Kingdom. The Council website allows on-line payment by card.
- Applications, amendments or cancellation of postal votes must reach the relevant Electoral Registration Officer at the address below by 5pm on Tuesday 21 April 2026.
- Applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the relevant Electoral Registration Officer at the address below by 5pm on Tuesday 28 April 2026.
- Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election can be made after the 28 April deadline on the grounds of:
- Disability suffered after that deadline (or, for applicants who suffered a disability before the deadline, their disability meant that they could not reasonably have made an application in time)
- The need to accompany an individual to attend medical care or treatment arising after that deadline
- Being detained in a hospital under the civil sections of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 arising after that deadline
- Work/service reasons arising after that deadline
- Scottish prisoners serving a sentence of 12 months or less arising after that deadline
- Circumstances that mean the appointed proxy cannot reasonably be expected to vote in person at the polling station arising after that deadline.
Applications must reach the relevant Electoral Registration Officer at the address below by 5pm on Thursday 7 May 2026.
Contact details of Electoral Registration Officer in the constituency:
- Electoral Registration Officer: Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Electoral Registration Officer
- Council area covered by the Electoral Registration Officer: East Dunbartonshire Council
- Address: 235 Dumbarton Road, Clydebank, G81 4XJ
- Contact details: ero-edc@dab-vjb.gov.uk, 0141 562 1200
Dated: 16 March 2026
Ann Davie - Constituency Returning Officer