The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh, EH99 1SP, Telephone +44 (0) 131 348 5200 , Visit the website
Since September 2004, the official home of the Scottish Parliament has been a new Scottish Parliament Building, in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh. Designed by Catalan architect Enric Miralles, some of the principal features of the complex include leaf-shaped buildings, a grass-roofed branch merging into adjacent parkland and gabion walls formed from the stones of previous buildings. Throughout the building there are many repeated motifs, such as shapes based on Raeburn's Skating Minister. Crow-stepped gables and the upturned boat skylights of the Garden Lobby, complete the unique architecture. Queen Elizabeth II opened the new building on 9 October 2004 which includes a public exhibition and provides access to the galleries of the Chamber.
Opening Hours
All year 0900 to 1830 (business days Tues-Thurs). Non business days: April to September 10.00 to 17.30 (last entry 17.00) October to March 10.00 to 16.00 (last entry 15.30) Saturdays and public holidays
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