STEWARTON could be set to switch parliamentary regions for the upcoming Holyrood elections in 2026.

Boundaries Scotland is currently undertaking its first review of Holyrood constituencies since 2011.

Any changes agreed are due to be in force by the 2026 election, provided they are given the approval of ministers.

The agency has now published its provisional proposals for the regions, from each of which seven MSPs are elected.

Under the plans, Stewarton is set to move from the South Scotland region, and into the West Scotland region.

Currently, the town is represented alongside much of East and South Ayrshire by Brian Whittle, Craig Hoy, Sharon Dowey, Emma Harper, Carol Mochan, Martin Whitfield and Colin Smyth.

However, if approved, the town would move into West Scotland alongside much of North Ayrshire, parts of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.

The region is currently represented by Ross Greer, Katy Clark, Paul O'Kane, Neil Bibby, Jamie Greene, Russell Findlay and Pam Gosal.

The consultation on the changes will run from September 26 to October 26.

Professor Ailsa Henderson, chair of Boundaries Scotland, said: “The consultation covers our provisional proposals for regions.

“These boundaries are drawn by their own rules and we have tried to minimise change as much as possible while acknowledging the necessary rebalancing to reflect movements of the electorate across Scotland.

“Although some change is necessary to achieve regional electoral parity, we have recognised the special geographical considerations that apply in the Highlands and Islands.

“We look forward to receiving submissions to the consultation and encourage the public to share their views.

“All responses will be considered and, as the constituency consultations demonstrate, they lead to important improvements.

“Submissions are particularly valuable when they offer alternatives that meet the rules as set out in the legislation.”

To take part in the consultation go to consult.boundaries.scot/reviews/sp_regions_provisional_proposals/.