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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.

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What's on in Parliament

Parliament in recess 

The Scottish Parliament is in recess until 30 August.

Catch up on what's been happening at Holyrood:

Watch archive video on Parliament TV, including FMQs

Read what's been said in Parliament in the Official Report

Visiting

The Scottish Parliament will be closed to visitors from Friday 24 July to Monday 27 July inclusive, as part of summer recess maintenance programme.

The building will be open as usual from Tuesday to Saturday (10am to 5pm).

Find out about Visiting Parliament

Festival of Politics 2026

We’re hosting more than 20 panel discussions across two days on 27-28 August 2026.

Join us at Holyrood for a lively and varied programme on the issues that matter most to the people of Scotland.

Find out more and book tickets

Current party balance

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

Current committees

Find out about the work and the membership of parliament committees.

Visit

The Scottish Parliament is the home of Scottish democracy. We are open throughout the year.   Find out how to visit us

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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.

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.

SPICe Spotlight blog

Read the blog from our information centre for impartial and up to date analysis of current issues