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Explore the Scottish Parliament and discover more about our history, work and procedures. On a guided tour, you can see the inner workings of the Parliament and learn about the architecture of our award-winning building. The tour is suitable for visitors of all ages and free to attend. Our guided tours are very popular so we recommend booking ...
Parliament House ( Scottish Gaelic: Taigh na Pàrlamaid ), located in the Old Town in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a complex of several buildings housing the Supreme Courts of Scotland. The oldest part of the complex was home to the Parliament of Scotland from 1639 to 1707, and is the world's first purpose-built parliament building.
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The Scottish Parliament Building, on the site of a former brewery and designed by Catalan architect Enric Miralles (1955–2000), was opened by the Queen in October 2004. The ground plan of the complex is said to represent a 'flower of democracy rooted in Scottish soil' (best seen looking down from Salisbury Crags).
Read about the origins of the Scottish Parliament, the path to devolution and the building of a new Scottish Parliament at Holyrood Annual report, accounts and statistics Read the Parliament's latest annual report.
The Scottish Parliament building is open Monday to Saturday. In the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town and UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Scottish Parliament building opened in 2004 and has since welcomed over 3 million visitors. Visitors can join a free guided tour or see parliament in action, depending on which day you visit (booking essential).
May 5, 2024 · The Scottish Parliament Building can be viewed from the Canongate (Royal Mile), Horse Guards and Holyrood Road, Edinburgh Old Town. Scottish Parliament Architecture : Tour inside the building 0131 348 5200. Scottish Parliament Building Reviews. Holyrood Debating Chamber ; MSP Foyer ‘leaf’ ; Tower 2 ; L4 Towers – Roofs.
