Welcome to the Scottish Parliament

Coronavirus: guidance for visitors

All non-essential visits to the Parliament have been suspended until further notice.

In order to prioritise supporting parliamentary business and playing our part in the response to the coronavirus, we have taken this decision to try to reduce the risk to those who work at the parliament and those who have to visit.

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Latest public health advice

Go on a virtual tour of Parliament

As part of the Scottish Parliament’s 20th Year Celebrations, we have created Virtual 360 Tours of some of the iconic locations here at the Parliament building, so that no matter where you are in the world, you too can experience the award-winning Scottish Parliament building.

Take a virtual tour of the Scottish Parliament

Covid-19: Contacting Parliament

As part of the special measures taken in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, we have closed our phone switchboard to prioritise our staff’s wellbeing.

If you need to contact the Scottish Parliament during this time, please direct emails to info@parliament.scot

Your Member of Scottish Parliament can still be contacted at this time.

Contact your MSP 

Covid-19: factual information from SPICe

The Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe), the Parliament's impartial information service in support of Parliamentary business, have put key info and analysis together on coronavirus COVID-19 which will be kept up to date as the situation develops.

Coronavirus: Questions and Answers

Coronavirus updates from SPICe