Party leaders make election pitches ahead of crucial Holyrood contest in May

With just over four months to go until the May 7 Scottish election, John Swinney, Anas Sarwar and Russell Findlay have made their first election pitches of the year to voters (Jane Barlow/PA) -

With just over four months to go before Scots elect their next Holyrood government, the leaders of three of the largest parties lined up to make their opening pitches to voters.

While the Scottish Parliament is not yet back from its festive break, the return to work for many saw the SNP, Labour and Conservative party leaders all making keynote speeches and setting out their pledges.