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

Scottish Parliament seen from wild flower meadow

Coming up in Parliament

Find out what's happening this week in the Debating Chamber.

What's on

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaking in the Debating Chamber of the Scottish Parliament

Catch up on recent business

There are lots of ways to catch up on what's been happening at Holyrood:

Watch archive video on Parliament TV, including FMQs

Read blogs from SPICe (the information centre)

Read recent votes and motions

Read what's been said in Parliament

Queensberry House seen through a window in the Garden Lobby at dusk

Take a virtual tour

While the Parliament building remains closed due to Covid-19, you can still go on a virtual tour of Holyrood.

Windows in the MSP block at the Scottish Parliament with trees in foreground

Current party balance

There are 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs). Find out how many MSPs each party has.

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

A print version of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010.

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]