MSPs were sworn in for the fifth session of the Scottish Parliament
All 129 members took either an oath or an affirmation in the well of the Holyrood chamber
The newly sworn-in MSPs elect Ken Macintosh as presiding officer
MSPs elect SNP MSP Linda Fabiani and SNP MSP Christine Grahame as deputy presiding officers
A big moment now, this time for new SNP MSP Maree Todd.
She gained her seat on the Highlands and Islands list.
Ms Todd makes the oath in English and Gaelic.
Another North East list MSP makes the affirmation, this time Conservative Ross Thomson.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney takes the oath.
A well kent face now as the deputy first minister descends to take the oath or make an affirmation.
John Swinney won Perthshire North, in the end comfortably taking the seat despite a strong showing from Scottish Conservative Murdo Fraser.
Image source, bbcSNP MSP John Swinney
SNP MSP Kevin Stewart takes the oath in English and Doric.
Kevin Stewart won Aberdeen Central for the SNP, increasing his share of the vote.
Image source, bbcSNP MSP Kevin Stewart is back
Labour MSP David Stewart takes the oath.
Labour stalwart David Stewart returns as a Highlands and Islands MSP.
Image source, bbcConservative MSP Alexander Stewart won his seat on the Mid Scotland and Fife list.
Mr Stewart takes the oath.
SNP MSP Stewart Stevenson takes the oath.
SNP veteran, and surely the father of the house now, Stewart Stevenson returns having won the Banffshire and Buchan Coast seat.
Image source, bbcSNP MSP Stewart Stevenson
SNP MSP Shirley Anne Sommerville makes the affirmation.
Shirley-Anne Somerville took the Dunfermline seat for the SNP from Labour, bringing her back to Holyrood after missing out last session.
Image source, bbcLabour's Cara Hilton was defeated by Shirley-Anne Somerville in the race to be Dunfermline MSP
Labour new boy Colin Smyth is an MSP representing the South of Scotland region.
He takes the oath.
Conservative MSP Liz Smith takes the oath.
Labour MSP Elaine Smith says the people of Scotland should be citizens and not subjects and that it is a legal requirment to take the oath.
Ms Smith then takes the oath.
Labour MSP Elaine Smith will represent Central Scotland.
Will the former deputy presiding officer make the step up to the big chair?
Image source, bbcElaine Smith in the presiding officer's chair
Conservative MSP Graham Simpson won through on the Central Scotland list.
Mr Simpson makes the affirmation.
Lib Dem MSP Tavish Scott takes the oath.
