Schools visiting the Scottish Parliament will need to register first. This is done through our ticketing partner, Citizen Ticket.
(This guidance is only for visits to the Parliament. There is a different process for online sessions and visits to your school.)
Before you can book, you need to register for a pass.
Passes are valid for the relevant academic term or year, but bookings open termly:
If you do not use all your passes in one booking period, they will carry over.
Unused passes expire at the end of June 2027.
Registering for a pass does not guarantee that you will be able to book a session.
Your pass is valid only for visit slots that match your sector:
Each school can have one valid registration per academic term or year. This entitles you to:
Each primary and secondary school can book one pass per year.
Duplicate pass bookings will be cancelled. We will contact you about alternative engagement options.
Maximum session numbers:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Maximum 40 people total, including
Accompanying adults
Adult numbers should match your required supervision ratios.
Monday and Friday
- Up to 80 people, including adults.
We will offer two Home Education days in the 2026/27 term.
Special schools can book our standard sessions, as appropriate to their sector.
You may prefer to book a visit to your school or online session and book a tour separately.
Please tell us about any:
If this information is not available at the time of booking, please contact us as soon as possible before your visit.
This will help us make adaptations to ensure the best possible experience for your group.
If you need to complete a risk assessment, you can use our safety guidance for visiting groups.
If you require a site visit, including the education tour route, you can book a tour.