This was the first time that Labour had finished in third place at a Scottish election in 98 years .
The Conservatives saw a significant increase in support and replaced the Labour Party as the second - largest party and main opposition in the Scottish Parliament .
This was the first time that Labour Party had finished in third place at a Scottish election in 98 years .
The Conservatives saw a significant increase in support and replaced the Labour Party as the second - largest party and main opposition in the Scottish Parliament .