Learn about the Parliament

Your Region - Your Parliament

Your Region - Your Parliament

Explore the regions of Scotland and discover more about the Parliament as you go.

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The Role of the Scottish Parliament

Find out about the role the the Scottish Parliament

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The Legislative Process

Since the major function of a parliament is to make laws it was important that the whole legislative process (how laws are made) was devised keeping the four key principles in mind.

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Making of the Scottish Parliament

Find out about the founding of the Scottish Parliament in 1999

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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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Explore Parliament

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

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Case Studies

Bill case studies covering how the Scottish Parliament works, important developments and interesting subjects

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Glossary

Learn about words and phrases used in the Parliament.

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