THERE has been no change in either of the two Borders Scottish Parliament constituencies.
But a large swing towards the Conservatives has been witnessed in both seats.
John Lamont increased his majority to hold Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire.
And in Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale the SNP's Christine Grahame also enjoyed an increased majority, although the Tory candidate Michelle Ballantyne saw her party's vote increase from under 4,000 to over 10,000 votes to claim second.
A collapse for the Lib Dems was witnessed in both constituencies - being relegated to fourth in Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, and a distant third in Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire.
Ettrick, Roxburgh and Lauderdale.
Barrie Cunning – Scottish Labour Party – 1,766
Jim Hume – Scottish Liberal Democrats – 2,551
John Lamont – Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party – 18,257
Paul Wheelhouse – Scottish National Party – 10,521
Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale
Michelle Ballantyne – Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party – 10,163
Kris Chapman – Scottish Liberal Democrats – 3,686
Fiona Dugdale – Scottish Labour Party – 5,701
Christine Grahame – Scottish National Party – 16,031
The turnout in Ettrick, Roxburgh and Lauderdale was 61 per cent, while in Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale it was 59 per cent.
The count took place overnight at Springwood Park, Kelso.
Tracey Logan, Returning Officer said: “I’d like to thank all the staff who worked extremely hard throughout the night and into the morning.
"Their efforts ensured this election count ran efficiently and accurately.”
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