Taking your polling card to get your ballot papers
So you're in the door - what now? Well, you need to get your ballot paper from the polling clerks sitting behind the desk. Look out for instructions directing you where to go on the basis of your last name.
- Note that every polling station should have an 'information officer'. This person should be able to provide you with any information or general assistance you need on the day so look out for them on your way in.
Ballot papers are the papers you vote on. Hand over your polling card - which you will have received in the post in advance of polling day - and the polling clerks will check your name is on the electoral roll. Note that you can still vote even if you have forgotten your polling card, staff will ask you your name and address.
If you have brought someone with you to help you vote, the polling clerks will also ask them some questions.
You'll then be given two ballot papers - one to elect Members of the Scottish Parliament and one to elect local councillors. Now you've got your ballot paper, all you need to do is vote, so head for the polling booths. If you use a wheelchair or need to sit down to vote, ask to use the accessible polling booth. It is wider and has a lower shelf to lean on.
Find out what additional help is available for disabled voters . . .