THE SNP could be on course to take another seat in the European elections this week, according to polls.

But Alex Salmond's party looks likely to be in close competition with Nigel Farage's Ukip for the final available place.

Two new polls put the SNP in front followed by Labour, the Tories, Ukip, the Greens and the LibDems.

Ukip is within touching distance of its first seat in Scotland, with 10% support.

Poll expert Professor John Curtice said the SNP looks set for its best-ever performance in a European election.