Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day.

Latest from the Scottish Parliament

What's on at Holyrood

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone MSP in the Debating Chamber

Alison Johnstone elected as Presiding Officer

MSPs have elected Alison Johnstone as Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament.

Annabelle Ewing and Liam McArthur have been elected as Deputy Presiding Officers.

Find out more about the Presiding Officer

Video: the role of the Presiding Officer

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Election 2021

Find out which MSPs have been elected and how many seats each party has. You can also use the Find Your MSP tool to see who represents you.

Current balance of the parties

Election results

What happens next in Parliament

Key issues for MSPs

Our researchers look in depth at three issues likely to dominate the new Parliament: Covid, climate and the constitution

Quick links

MSPs

Find all current and previous Members of the Scottish Parliament.

Find MSPs by postcode

Find your postcode on the Royal Mail finder

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Bills and laws

Find out about laws which have been proposed (Bills) and laws that have already been passed

Chamber and committees

Find out what's happened in the Chamber and in committee meetings. You can also read written questions and answers.

Parliament TV

Watch all Chamber business and committee meetings on Parliament TV.

Votes and motions

Find out how MSPs have voted and view all motions which have been submitted to Parliament.

Get in touch

Contact us

We cannot currently take direct calls. If you leave a message, we can call you back during opening hours. We recommend you email us if you can.

Telephone 0131 348 5000 or 0800 092 7500 (freephone). If you would like to speak to someone in Gaelic, call 0131 348 5395

Email: [email protected]