Some thoughts as the night goes on (ahem, I forgot to include them in the post below).

The election has been a two-horse race, but for me it was between two baddies. I rub my hands with glee considering the prospect of Jack McConnell and the Labour mafia being knocked off their perch.

But at the same time, I would love to see the smug grin wiped off Alex Salmond’s face. And I would laugh my arse off if he doesn’t become an MSP.

Perhaps an ideal situation would be for the SNP to win the election, but for Alex Salmond to fail to win a seat. But then again, Salmond as First Minister would be quite good. He is far more statesmanlike than McConnell, who is nervous, reedy-voiced and always looks as though he’s got the shits.