In Pictures: Falkirk's elections, from polling stations to celebrations
It was an election like no other – conducted against the backdrop of a pandemic.
By Allan Crow
Published 9th May 2021, 17:44 BST
But, voters turned out in bigger number, and there was much to absorb as the Falkirk East and West seats were counted over two days before the winners were announced.
Michael Gillen was at both counts to capture these images.
Gillian Mackay from Grangemouth became the Scottish Green Party's first MSP in Central Scotland. The former Moray Primary and Grangemouth High School pupil now living in Laurieston celebrated with this fun go on a zipslide. (Pic: Michael Gillen) Photo: Michael Gillen