The SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet.
The post-mortem has begun among Scottish Labour but can anything be done to turn the party's fortunes around?
The Scottish Labour leader defended his party's campaign after a poor result in Thursday's election.
From government ministers to a former party leader, 22 MSPs lost their seats in the Scottish Parliament.
A guide to how the 2026 Holyrood election panned out.
John Swinney will return as first minister after a fifth Scottish election victory for the SNP.
John Swinney's party finished comfortably ahead of its rivals, but short of an overall majority.
Scotland's first minister emerged victorious in his constituency, which was among a number of SNP wins in the region.
In the volatile politics of 2026, it is probably best to prepare for a range of possible scenarios, writes BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell.
