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    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

    Learn about the Parliament

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    Fun and Games!

  • School children playing music at Kirkwall Grammar School as part of Parliament Day Orkney

    Keep in touch

    You can keep up to date with what's happening at the Scottish Parliament by signing up to our weekly eBulletin. 

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    Keep in touch

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    Live chat

    Have a question related to the Scottish Parliament? You can now contact us live using our Live Chat button.

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    Live chat

  • 'Fields of Endeavour': Territory II by Maureen Hodge

    Art at the Parliament

    Did you know that you can see works by a diverse range of artists at the Scottish Parliament building?

    In the Art Collection section you can browse our collection by artist or artwork, and view a slideshow of the artworks on public display.

    (Pictured: 'Fields of Endeavour': Territory II by Maureen Hodge)

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    Art at the Parliament

Visit & Learn

Visitor looking at the Great Tapestry of Scotland Exhibition in the Scottish Parliament Main Hall

Events and Exhibitions

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

Garden Lobby

Explore Parliament

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

School pupils in the Debating Chamber

Education

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

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Gaelic service

Everyone in Scotland can become involved in the work of the Scottish Parliament, whatever language they use. Find out how!

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.

Seating in the Scottish Parliament Debating 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

Information resources

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.

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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.

Visitors in the Garden Lobby

Visiting The Parliament

Open to the public 6 days a week, Scotland's Parliament sits at the foot of Edinburgh's Royal Mile by Holyrood Park and the Salisbury Crags.

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