Beecraigs Country ParkBrass Rubbing CentreCamera Obscura and World of IllusionsClan Tartan CentreDean GalleryEdinburgh CastleEdinburgh City Sightseeing - See the best of Edinburgh by busEdinburgh DungeonEdinburgh ZooGallery of Modern ArtGambado EdinburghGeorgian HouseGladstone's LandHolyrood AbbeyHolyrood ParkLauriston CastleLinlithgow Canal Centre - Boat Trips and MuseumNational Galleries of ScotlandNational Museum of ScotlandNational War MuseumNelson MonumentOur Dynamic EarthPalace of HolyroodhouseRoyal Botanic Garden EdinburghRoyal Museum of ScotlandSt Giles CathedralSt Mary's CathedralSt Triduana's Chapel, Restalrig Collegiate ChurchSuntrap GardenThe New Scotch Whisky Experience TourThe Queen's Gallery, Palace of HolyroodhouseThe Royal Scottish AcademyThe Royal Yacht BritanniaThe Scottish National Portrait GalleryThe Scottish Parliament Visitor CentreThe Water of Leith Visitor CentreTrinity House
The impressive, modern and colourful Visitor Centre is the focal point for the Parliament presenting itself to the general public and special interest groups in a user-friendly way. It is a key indicator that the Parliament is satisfying the strong public demand for information as well as for educating visitors and raising awareness of the role and the function of the Scottish Parliament. It is something that does not exist at Westminster.
These facilities aim to inform visitors about the Parliament in a way that is accessible and interesting to a wide variety of people including educational organisations and overseas visitors by stimulating curiosity. The displays offer a range of information for the casual visitor as well as more interested parties.
Free Guided Tours
Tours are free of charge and usually include a visit to the Debating Chamber, the Garden Lobby and a Committee Room. They include detailed information about the work, history and procedures of the Scottish Parliament. The tour also includes information about the design and architecture of the building.
You can visit the public areas of the building without going on a guided tour. This normally includes the Debating Chamber (subject to parliamentary business), exhibition, cafe and the shop.
Visitors can observe Parliament in action
Visitors can attend Parliament debates by taking a seat in the public gallery of the Debating Chamber. Visitors require a ticket for a seat and these are free of charge.
Please check our website on the above link for the recess dates before arranging your visit. Parliament is not in session during the recess dates.
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Every effort is made to make sure that all the information is correct but we strongly recommend that you call The Scottish Parliament Visitor Centre before you set off on your day out to confirm opening times and admission prices.
Please also note that the position on Google maps for The Scottish Parliament Visitor Centre is a rough estimate using their postcode in the database and might be slightly out.
It may also be worth clicking the web link for The Scottish Parliament Visitor Centre to see if there are any special events coming up or currently on.
