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  • Design and Democracy

    Design and Democracy

    Design and Democracy, which runs from 25 November 2011 to 23 March 2012, is a unique collaboration between the Scottish Parliament and Scotland's art schools.

    Find out more about this free exhibition – and watch the designers talk about the inspiration behind their works.

    Design and Democracy exhibition

    Design and Democracy – The Designers

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    Design and Democracy

  • Fun and Games!

    Fun and Games!

    The interactive resources in our Education section include fun games like Snakes & Ladders and SP-ingo!.

    You can also learn about the Parliament by consulting the Quick Guide or test your knowledge by taking the Parliament Quiz.

    Games

    SP Juniors

    SPotlight on the Parliament

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    Fun and Games!

  • Compact Guide to Committees

    Compact Guide to Committees

    'Scottish Parliament committees - what are they and what do they do?' is a compact guide that explains how the Parliament's committees work.

    The free leaflet also outlines the role of committees in conducting inquiries, scrutinising legislation and holding the Scottish Government to account.

    'Scottish Parliament committees - what are they and what do they do?'

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    Compact Guide to Committees

  • Free Guided Tours

    Free Guided Tours

    Did you know that you can take a guided tour of the award-winning Scottish Parliament building for free?

    Guided tours are usually available on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and every weekday when the Parliament is in recess. You can use one of our new forms to submit your booking request.

    Free Guided Tours

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    Free Guided Tours

Visit & Learn

Garden Lobby

Explore Parliament

Browse through images or take a tour to discover the buildings that make up Scotland's Parliament

Aerial view of Parliament

Visiting The Parliament

Scotland's Parliament sits at the foot of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile in front of the spectacular Holyrood Park and Salisbury Crags.

Young people at an Education event in the Parliament

Education

The Education Service works with young people, teachers and other educational groups interested in learning about the Parliament.

Event taking place in the Garden Lobby

Calendar of Events

Information about official meetings of the parliament, Cross-Party Group and Committee meetings, educational visits, exhibitions and events.

Moving Stories 2010

Events and Exhibitions

A wide range of events take place at the Parliament, including MSP-sponsored occasions, constituency functions and State visits.

Chamber

How the Parliament Works

Find out how MSPs are elected, how committees work and how the Scottish Parliament makes laws.

Three of the leaflets produced by Scottish Parliament Public Information

Leaflets and Guides

We produce a range of free publications that explain how the Parliament works, what you can do as a visitor to Holyrood and how you can get involved.

Image of a carbon footprint. Picture: Daniel Cooper/iStockphoto

Environment and Sustainability

Enric Miralles' plans for the Scottish Parliament made sustainability a central element of the design. Find out about the building's environmental features and read our environmental policy.

Entrance to Queensberry House

History

Read about the Parliament from the Middle Ages and our participation in the UK Parliament through to re-establishment in 1999.