Yesterday saw the Scottish Green Party launch its manifesto, pitching for a bolder Holyrood with a robust opposition.
Members and activists were in high spirits - and they have good reason to be. Support for the party has shown a surprising resilience since the independence referendum and it is well placed to overtake the Lib Dems and also to secure representation in each parliamentary region, giving everyone in Scotland a Green MSP.
With the SNP expected to win another majority, the Greens are unlikely to be in a position of power, although they might yet hold a position of influence. Nicola Sturgeon has taken a cautious approach in the campaign, which may encourage many of her supporters to use their second vote to support the Scottish Greens and their more radical policies. Be it on land reform, opposition to fracking or a more redistributive approach to taxation, the Scottish Greens have a clear message that distinguishes them from the other four major parties and which may gain favour among many SNP MSPs in the new Parliament.
There are, of course, areas where the party has perhaps left itself open to criticism; with, for example, little detail on the costings of their policy pledges. However, on the whole, the manifesto is thoughtful, well developed and provides a clear position on a range of issue with a core theme of investment in jobs and public services.
With support for the Scottish Conservatives also rising, there is a strong indication that the only parties which will come out of this election with increased standing will be the Greens, Conservatives and the SNP. We could well be seeing the creation of a virtual tug of war where the Conservatives pull the SNP to the centre and the Greens pull it towards the radical left. The question for the electorate is which way they want to SNP to be pulled? It makes for interesting times.