United Kingdom, Impressions from Edinburgh before parliamentary elections in Scotland

May 5, 2026

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Images before the Scottish elections in Edinburgh, UK - 05 May 2026 The Saltire, the Scottish flag, is seen flying from a building. A collection of illustrative photographs made before the Scottish Parliamentary elections. On the 7th May 2026, voters in Scotland will choose their next government in an election that is being seen as the firing of a starting pistol for a renewed push for Scottish Independence. Current polls show the Independence-supporting parties, the SNP and the Greens will form a majority bloc. In the event of their victory, the SNP state that on day one, they will table a motion to schedule a future independence referendum. Edinburgh United Kingdom Copyright: xNeilxMiltonx xSOPAxImagesx L1009989
Images before the Scottish elections in Edinburgh, UK - 05 May 2026 The Saltire and Union flags fly outside Edinburgh City Chambers. A collection of illustrative photographs made before the Scottish Parliamentary elections. On the 7th May 2026, voters in Scotland will choose their next government in an election that is being seen as the firing of a starting pistol for a renewed push for Scottish Independence. Current polls show the Independence-supporting parties, the SNP and the Greens will form a majority bloc. In the event of their victory, the SNP state that on day one, they will table a motion to schedule a future independence referendum. Edinburgh United Kingdom Copyright: xNeilxMiltonx xSOPAxImagesx L1009972
Images before the Scottish elections in Edinburgh, UK - 05 May 2026 A billboard promoting the governing Scottish National Party (SNP) is seen on the road. A collection of illustrative photographs made before the Scottish Parliamentary elections. On the 7th May 2026, voters in Scotland will choose their next government in an election that is being seen as the firing of a starting pistol for a renewed push for Scottish Independence. Current polls show the Independence-supporting parties, the SNP and the Greens will form a majority bloc. In the event of their victory, the SNP state that on day one, they will table a motion to schedule a future independence referendum. Edinburgh United Kingdom Copyright: xNeilxMiltonx xSOPAxImagesx L1009967
Images before the Scottish elections in Edinburgh, UK - 05 May 2026 A billboard promoting the governing Scottish National Party (SNP) is seen on the road. A collection of illustrative photographs made before the Scottish Parliamentary elections. On the 7th May 2026, voters in Scotland will choose their next government in an election that is being seen as the firing of a starting pistol for a renewed push for Scottish Independence. Current polls show the Independence-supporting parties, the SNP and the Greens will form a majority bloc. In the event of their victory, the SNP state that on day one, they will table a motion to schedule a future independence referendum. Edinburgh United Kingdom Copyright: xNeilxMiltonx xSOPAxImagesx L1009961
Images before the Scottish elections in Edinburgh, UK - 05 May 2026 The staff entrance to the Scottish Parliament. A collection of illustrative photographs made before the Scottish Parliamentary elections. On the 7th May 2026, voters in Scotland will choose their next government in an election that is being seen as the firing of a starting pistol for a renewed push for Scottish Independence. Current polls show the Independence-supporting parties, the SNP and the Greens will form a majority bloc. In the event of their victory, the SNP state that on day one, they will table a motion to schedule a future independence referendum. Edinburgh United Kingdom Copyright: xNeilxMiltonx xSOPAxImagesx L1000230
Images before the Scottish elections in Edinburgh, UK - 05 May 2026 The Scottish parliament building is seen with the volcanic hill, Arthur’s Seat, in the distance. A collection of illustrative photographs made before the Scottish Parliamentary elections. On the 7th May 2026, voters in Scotland will choose their next government in an election that is being seen as the firing of a starting pistol for a renewed push for Scottish Independence. Current polls show the Independence-supporting parties, the SNP and the Greens will form a majority bloc. In the event of their victory, the SNP state that on day one, they will table a motion to schedule a future independence referendum. Edinburgh United Kingdom Copyright: xNeilxMiltonx xSOPAxImagesx L1000115
Images before the Scottish elections in Edinburgh, UK - 05 May 2026 The European Union flag is seen reflected underneath a banner title of the Scottish Government. A collection of illustrative photographs made before the Scottish Parliamentary elections. On the 7th May 2026, voters in Scotland will choose their next government in an election that is being seen as the firing of a starting pistol for a renewed push for Scottish Independence. Current polls show the Independence-supporting parties, the SNP and the Greens will form a majority bloc. In the event of their victory, the SNP state that on day one, they will table a motion to schedule a future independence referendum. Edinburgh United Kingdom Copyright: xNeilxMiltonx xSOPAxImagesx L1000096
Images before the Scottish elections in Edinburgh, UK - 05 May 2026 The Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament building are seen from high on Calton Hill. A collection of illustrative photographs made before the Scottish Parliamentary elections. On the 7th May 2026, voters in Scotland will choose their next government in an election that is being seen as the firing of a starting pistol for a renewed push for Scottish Independence. Current polls show the Independence-supporting parties, the SNP and the Greens will form a majority bloc. In the event of their victory, the SNP state that on day one, they will table a motion to schedule a future independence referendum. Edinburgh United Kingdom Copyright: xNeilxMiltonx xSOPAxImagesx L1000045
Images before the Scottish elections in Edinburgh, UK - 05 May 2026 The National Monument of Scotland is seen against a cloudy sky. A collection of illustrative photographs made before the Scottish Parliamentary elections. On the 7th May 2026, voters in Scotland will choose their next government in an election that is being seen as the firing of a starting pistol for a renewed push for Scottish Independence. Current polls show the Independence-supporting parties, the SNP and the Greens will form a majority bloc. In the event of their victory, the SNP state that on day one, they will table a motion to schedule a future independence referendum. Edinburgh United Kingdom Copyright: xNeilxMiltonx xSOPAxImagesx L1000032

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