Scottish Parliament

World Press Photo 2023

The photojournalism exhibition is now open and is free to view until 26 August.

The Scottish Parliament is the only venue in the UK to host the World Press Photo exhibition.

Find out more about the exhibition

Visiting during recess

The Scottish Parliament is in recess from 1 July to 3 September 2023.  During this period, no Chamber or committee meetings are expected to take place. 

The Parliament building is open to visitors during recess.

Find out about Visiting Parliament

Presiding Officers

Alison Johnstone MSP is the elected Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament.

Annabelle Ewing and Liam McArthur are Deputy Presiding Officers (DPOs).

Find out more about the Presiding Officer and DPOs

Public petitions

Petitions are a way to ask the Parliament to do something.

Any person or organisation can submit a petition: you do not have to be a certain age or live in Scotland.

MSPs cannot submit a petition but they can support them.

Find out more about submitting a petition to the Parliament