Parliament suspended following death of Her Majesty The Queen

All parliamentary business at Holyrood has been suspended as a mark of respect following the death of Her Majesty The Queen.  There will be no public access to the Scottish Parliament building until further notice.  

'An extraordinary life of service': read Presiding Officer's statement

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Scottish Parliament suspends all business following death of Her Majesty The Queen

Parliament mourns Her Majesty The Queen

All parliamentary business at Holyrood has been suspended as a mark of respect following the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone MSP said: "On behalf of the Scottish Parliament, I convey our deepest and most sincere condolences to His Majesty King Charles III and the Royal Family following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. 

"This is a day of great sadness for the whole country and a time of deeply personal grief for the Royal Family."

'An extraordinary life of service': read Presiding Officer's statement

Presiding Officer signs book of condolence

The Presiding Officer has signed a book of condolence for Her Majesty The Queen that is being placed at the Scottish Parliament for MSPs to pay their own personal tributes. 

The Rt Hon Alison Johnstone MSP said: "Her Majesty The Queen’s love of Scotland has always been clear, as has been her support for the Scottish Parliament. I know the pages of this book will reflect many personal tributes that Members of this Parliament will want to pay.  

"I personally wanted to pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen for her loyal service to her country and for her commitment to the Scottish Parliament which never wavered, even towards the end of her life."

Presiding Officer pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen