Scottish Parliament
Guide
Photo: Matthew Ross · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
FreeSightAllow 30–60 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A striking modern building of oak, steel and granite at the foot of the Royal Mile, with an exhibition on how Scotland is governed and, on business days, a public gallery over the debating chamber.
A brief history
The parliament reopened in 1999 after nearly 300 years; this building, by the Catalan architect Enric Miralles, opened in 2004 after years of delays and soaring costs.
Tips
- Best time
- Tuesday to Thursday when parliament is sitting
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 30–60 min
- Free days
- Always free
- Hours
- Usually 10:00–17:00 Monday to Saturday, closed Sundays (check)
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Good to know
- Area
- Holyrood and Arthur's Seat: The palace, the parliament and the wild park with the old volcano, at the foot of the Royal Mile.
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Indoors: good on a hot or rainy day
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