The Scottish Parliament building will be closed to the public during February Recess, from Saturday 9th to Saturday 16th February, inclusive.
All visits and guided tours of the Scottish Parliament are free of charge.
Discover the visitor areas of the Scottish Parliament 6 days a week – Monday to Saturday. Spend as long as you like, a brief visit may take 30 minutes. No booking is required.
A Parliament for the People is a new exhibition which will introduce you to the role of the Scottish Parliament and give you the opportunity to explore Scotland’s fascinating parliamentary history.
Explore the Scottish Parliament further with our 1 hour general tour. Our guides will take you through the architecture of the award-winning Scottish Parliament building and the Parliament’s history and work. Advance booking is advised.
Discover more about the inspiration behind the design of the building which led to the creation of an open, accessible and award-winning Parliament.
Discover the Scottish Parliament Art Collection in this 1 hour tour featuring some of its paintings, photographs, sculptures and installations. Advance booking is advised.
Take the opportunity to explore the Scottish Parliament building by photographing some of its most striking architectural features and the surrounding natural environment.
Policies and procedures for requesting a guided tour and how we will use your data.
Filming and Photography
Audio and video recording routinely take place in the Scottish Parliament building and surrounding areas. Your image or voice may be captured while you are here.
Data Protection
We handle all personal information in line with Data Protection Law (GDPR from May 2018). Privacy Notices which provide more information are available from the Data Protection pages of this site.
Contact Visitor Services
About visiting, booking tours and tickets for parliament sessions email visit@parliament.scot
0131 348 5200 or freephone 0800092 7600
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