What was the date when the people of Scotland first got the right to vote?

Shiningstar7

The Act was introduced by the Labour government in 1998 after the Scotland referendum, 1997 showed that Scotland was in favour of both of the set questions, firstly for the creation of a parliament for Scotland and secondly, that this parliament should have tax varying powers. The Act creates the Scottish Parliament, sets out how Members of the Scottish Parliament are to be elected, makes some provision about the internal operation of the Parliament (although many issues are left for the Parliament itself to regulate) and sets out the process for the Parliament to consider and pass Bills which become Acts of the Scottish Parliament once they receive Royal Assent. The Act specifically declares the continued power of the UK Parliament to legislate in respect of Scotland; thereby upholding the concept of Westminster's absolute Parliamentary sovereignty. The Act was passed on 17 November 1998, and received royal assent two days later on 19 November. The first elections were held in May 1999 and the Scottish Parliament and Executive assumed their full powers on 1 July 1999. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotland_Act_1998 May 25 11, 2:15 AM

Wyldashe

15th August 1867 The second Reform Act becomes law in England & Wales. This extends the francishe to all males over the age of 21 who have resided at the same place for at least one year. Due to England being the governing body of Scotland. Before that time the right to vote was only allowed for nobles. http://www.alba.org.uk/timeline/1832to1918.html May 25 11, 2:40 AM