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MSPs unanimously passed a motion of condolence for the victims of the Brussels attack
Labour MSP Alex Rowley led a debate on water safety in Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon was quizzed by opposition MSPs for the final first minister's questions before dissolution
Scotland's party leaders debated a motion of thanks, the final item of business of this parliamentary session
As the skirl of the pipes echoes through Holyrood, the fourth Scottish Parliamentary term comes to an end.
Image source, BBC/Scottish ParliamentNo rest for the MSPs though as there is the small matter of the 5th of May to consider!
We'll be back with the new batch of politicians and the new parliamentary session, until then have a lovely election.
SNP MSP Stuart McMillan leads the MSPs playing the bagpipes
SNP MSP Stuart McMillan now leads out all the MSPs playing the bagpipes, bringing to an end this fourth session of the parliament.
Ms Marwick says it has been an hounour to serve you and the parliament as the presiding officer
"I have cherished every moment of it."
"I am going to spend more time with my wonderful grandchildren."
The chamber rises to give huge applause.
MSPs applaud Presiding Officer Tricia Marwick as she closes her last meeting of Parliament
Presiding Officer Tricia Marwick says she remembers the reopening of the Borders Railway.
Borders railway
Ms Marwick says: "I claim Stow station as my own."
She suggests the station could be named Marwick Station.
Ms Marwick pays tribute to Sir Paul Grice for his work.
The presiding officer pays tribute to staff, family and friends for their help.
The gallery watches on as Presiding Officer Tricia Marwick gives her valedictory speech
She also pays tribute to her deputies Elaine Smith and John Scott.
Ms Marwick says she has been proud to represent her constituency .
Presiding Officer Tricia Marwick says there is a rumour there is sweepstake for when she will start crying, but she is determined no-one will win.
Ms Marwick pays tribute to the MSPs who have passed away since 2011.
The presiding officer goes on to say the role has been the most fulfilling experience of her life.
MSPs unanimously agree the motion of condolence for Brussels.
MSPs then also agree unanimously to the motion of thanks to the presiding officer.
Scottish Green Party co-convener Patrick Harvie pays tribute to the late MSPs from this term.
Mr Harvie pays warm tribute to the presiding officer.
He says Ms Marwick recognised that reform was needed and she recognises that it is still needed.
The Green MSP concludes paying tribute to the departing MSPs.
Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie also pays tribute to the MSPs who died since 2011.
Mr Rennie moves on to the presiding officer, saying she has been a Fifer at the heart of the parliament, addiing "I like that".
He says she performed with distinction.
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson also pays tribute to the MSPs lost to the parliament, whose contributions enriched this place.
Ms Davidson thanks the presiding officer for her work and says she leaves the parliament with our thanks.
She too refers to Ms Marwick's trademark "wheesht" and thanks her for her sevice.
Scotland goes to the polls on 5 May to elect a new cohort of MSPs - and some of the current crop will be bowing out.
Image source, Robin GillandersThere are not many MSPs left from the first Scottish Parliament elected in 1999
Ms Dugdale praises Ms Marwick for her time as presiding officer.
She sends sincere thanks to all the MSPs standing down today.
Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale says people might remember this session for when the parliament united in condolence for Brussels and France.
Ms Dugdale pays tribute to the late Brian Adam, David McLetchie, Margo MacDondald and Helen Eadie.
She says this parliament shattered the glass ceiling with five female leaders and the first female presiding officer.
Ms Sturgeon says the growth in status in of the Parliament should inspire the next and she says the 24 MSPs standing down today should take pride in that.
Presiding Officer Tricia Marwick with Deputies Elaine Murray and John Scott
She ends by praising the "history making presiding officer".
Ms Sturgeon says there is no doubt the presiding officer will be a huge loss to this parliament but its loss will be her grandchildren's gain.
She wishes Ms Marwick and her family all the very best for the future.
Ms Sturgeon now pays warm tribute to Presiding Officer Tricia Marwick saying it is a pleasure and an honour to do so.
The first minister says Ms Marwick has been an outstanding and pioneering presiding officer.
The first minister pays tribute to departing MSPs, including Tricia Marwick and Alex Salmond.
Lord Advocate Frank Mullholland
Ms Sturgeon also pays tribute to departing Lord Advocate Frank Mullholland.
This recieves widespread applause.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute to the four MSP elected in 2011 who have sadly died.
Ms Sturgeon pays tribute to David McLetchie, Brian Adam, Margo McDonald and Helen Eadie.
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The first minister pays warm tribute to SNP MSP Rob Gibson for his efforts on land reform and wishes him well in his next career.