An MSP accused of hiding a camera in the Scottish Parliament toilets and possessing indecent images of children led Girl Guides on a visit around Holyrood last month.

Colin Smyth’s home was raided and he was arrested on August 5. The 52-year-old was then further charged in connection with a secret camera placed in toilets at Holyrood.

It has emerged the MSP was involved in a visit to Parliament by “rangers” and “young leaders” from Girlguiding days after he was charged.

The organisation said “no girls were affected” by the meeting.

A spokesperson said: “Girls’ safety and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do in Girlguiding. We are aware that an MSP has been charged by Police Scotland.

“The MSP was present during a visit by Rangers and Young Leaders to the Scottish Parliament i

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