It was the first parliamentary election in Scotland in which 16 and 17 year olds were eligible to vote , under the provisions of the Scottish Elections ( Reduction of Voting Age ) Act .
It was the fifth election held since the devolved parliament was established in 1999 .
election was the first parliamentary election in Scotland in which 16 and 17 year olds were eligible to vote , under the provisions of the Scottish Elections ( Reduction of Voting Age ) Act .
It was the fifth election held since the devolved parliament was established in 1999 .